Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Greeley, CO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Data entry

Map reading

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Greeley, CO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.