Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New Vineyard (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New Vineyard, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; some entry-level instruction is possible.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Maps and computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New Vineyard, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; some entry-level instruction is possible.