Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination Pro

County Emergency Communications; Bliss (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bliss, Idaho is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, calm communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bliss, Idaho is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data handling, calm communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain postings.