Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Operations & Career Growth

County Emergency Communications; New Odanah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units while maintaining clear radio communications.

Fire dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and relevant certifications may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and data-entry accuracy are essential.
• Experience with radio and emergency-dispatch procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks, and relay information to responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus according to approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status, updating records as needed.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for situational awareness.

Skills

Communication

Radio communications

Data entry

Emergency dispatch

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Emergency protocols

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and dispatching units while maintaining clear radio communications.

Fire dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and relevant certifications may be required for certain