Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Monroe, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry and calm radio communication, following established response plans. Training and fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments, with schedules that can include overnight

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Monroe, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry and calm radio communication, following established response plans. Training and fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments, with schedules that can include overnight