Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Hulett (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hulett, WY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The job requires organized information handling and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, with shifts that may include overnight and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hulett, WY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The job requires organized information handling and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel, with shifts that may include overnight and weekend coverage.