Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incidents & Radio Operations (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hudson, NH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying current on incident details

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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 GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hudson, NH seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates will have organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans while staying current on incident details