Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Rehoboth (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rehoboth, NM seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert crews, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

The role may require computer systems proficiency, data entry accuracy, maps, and readiness for varied shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rehoboth, NM seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert crews, and maintain clear radio communication while following established response plans.

The role may require computer systems proficiency, data entry accuracy, maps, and readiness for varied shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.