Fire Dispatcher - Peaks Island, ME (24/7 Ops)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Peaks Island, ME, seeks dispatch professionals to monitor emergencies, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources across all hours. This role emphasizes accurate data entry and proficient radio communication within a fast-paced fire-dispatch environment.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for some postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Peaks Island, ME, seeks dispatch professionals to monitor emergencies, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources across all hours. This role emphasizes accurate data entry and proficient radio communication within a fast-paced fire-dispatch environment.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for some postings.