Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Frederic (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

The County Emergency Communications in Frederic, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, and comfortable using maps and computer systems. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch knowledge may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with radio communications and dispatching is beneficial.
• Ability to handle multiple incidents with accuracy and calmness.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 accuracy

Organizational skills

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

Job description

The County Emergency Communications in Frederic, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, and comfortable using maps and computer systems. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch knowledge may be required for some assignments.