Fire Dispatcher: Coordinated Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Etna (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Etna, WY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, documenting details, and following established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Etna, WY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, documenting details, and following established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.