Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lakewood, NM seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; familiarity with computer systems, maps and data entry is essential. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction while others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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 evolving 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

Fire dispatch

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lakewood, NM seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; familiarity with computer systems, maps and data entry is essential. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.