Fire Dispatcher — Essential Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rollinsford (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rollinsford, NH seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining continuous contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, following approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rollinsford, NH seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining continuous contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, following approved response plans and directions from authorized personnel.