Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications & Rapid Response

County Emergency Communications; Albion (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Albion, RI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires careful information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Typical duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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

Communication

Organization

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Albion, RI seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires careful information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Typical duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status.