Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers must verify incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous updates for responding crews across all hours. Training in fire dispatch and EM system use may be required depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers must verify incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous updates for responding crews across all hours. Training in fire dispatch and EM system use may be required depending on the assignment.