Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lucerne (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lucerne, CO, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves organizing data, maintaining communications with responding crews, and following established response plans in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring fire dispatch or EMS training. Work may include overnight shifts and standby coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Organization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lucerne, CO, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves organizing data, maintaining communications with responding crews, and following established response plans in fast-paced environments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring fire dispatch or EMS training. Work may include overnight shifts and standby coverage during major incidents.