Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fort Thomas (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fort Thomas, AZ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires handling incident details accurately and following established response plans while staying adaptable to varying schedules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; dispatch certification or related training may be required for some postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps interpretation

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fort Thomas, AZ seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires handling incident details accurately and following established response plans while staying adaptable to varying schedules.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; dispatch certification or related training may be required for some postings.