Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications (Overtime Potential)

911 Emergency Communications; Kasigluk (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kasigluk, AK, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher positions coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Work involves handling incident information, notifying resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kasigluk, AK, invites applications for Fire Dispatcher positions coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Work involves handling incident information, notifying resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.