Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fraser (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

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

Applicants should be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans while working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Applicants should be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans while working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.