Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; South Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in South Berwick, ME seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and radio communications.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in South Berwick, ME seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident information, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision of authorized personnel. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and overtime.