Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Overtime & Training

911 Emergency Communications; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wailuku, HI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a fixed workstation. You will receive incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be proficient with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks for accurate routing.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training (where required)

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wailuku, HI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a fixed workstation. You will receive incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be proficient with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.