Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Price (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Price, Utah seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires precise radio communication, timely updates, and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating resources during incidents. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and radios are essential, with training provided

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with fire communications or dispatch is preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Price, Utah seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires precise radio communication, timely updates, and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating resources during incidents. A high school diploma and comfort with computers, maps, and radios are essential, with training provided