Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Island Falls (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Island Falls, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Roles emphasize organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear communication under demanding conditions, including overnight and weekend shifts.

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, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Island Falls, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Roles emphasize organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear communication under demanding conditions, including overnight and weekend shifts.