Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Hammett (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hammett, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may undergo fire dispatch training or EMS coursework as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.

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 equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hammett, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may undergo fire dispatch training or EMS coursework as