Fire Dispatcher: Coordinating Life-Saving Responses in Yucca

County Emergency Communications; Yucca (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Yucca, AZ seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. This role emphasizes precise information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear, continuous updates to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain roles.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Yucca, AZ seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain radio communications. This role emphasizes precise information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear, continuous updates to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments.