Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Laupahoehoe, HI seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may involve overtime and varied shifts to support major incidents.

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.

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 recognized equivalency credential

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Laupahoehoe, HI seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may involve overtime and varied shifts to support major incidents.