Fire Dispatcher: Rapid, Precise Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Rock River (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rock River, WY, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, effective radio communication, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include overnight hours.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to read maps and use radio communication effectively.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rock River, WY, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, effective radio communication, and adherence to response plans, with shifts that may include overnight hours.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.