Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Employee support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sanford, ME seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer systems and radio communications, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management 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 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Disaster response coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sanford, ME seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, familiarity with computer systems and radio communications, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and emergencies.