Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications (Overtime)

911 Emergency Communications; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and maps.
• Familiarity with radio communication is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio