Fire Dispatcher: Incident Coordination & Communications

County Emergency Communications; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hawaii seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Kunia. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazard conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level training, while others require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hawaii seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Kunia. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazard conditions, and other emergencies; they receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level training, while others require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.