Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops & Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Kim (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kim, CO is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident data. Dispatchers must handle information accurately and follow established plans while communicating across radio channels.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication skills for effective escalation and response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kim, CO is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident data. Dispatchers must handle information accurately and follow established plans while communicating across radio channels.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication skills for effective escalation and response.