Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; St. Mary's (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saint Marys, AK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling, radio discipline, and familiarity with dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating mutual aid while monitoring multiple radio channels.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saint Marys, AK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain communications with responding crews. The role requires precise data handling, radio discipline, and familiarity with dispatch protocols.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating mutual aid while monitoring multiple radio channels.