Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Picacho (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Picacho, NM seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident details, documenting them accurately, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Training may be provided, with emphasis on following established response plans and directives. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Picacho, NM seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident details, documenting them accurately, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Training may be provided, with emphasis on following established response plans and directives. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.