Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Albion (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Albion, Idaho, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Position requires strong data handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Info handling

Radio comms

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Albion, Idaho, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Position requires strong data handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.