Paris Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Paris, ME, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining incident details and status.

Applicants should be prepared for varied schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with required training and certifications as applicable by the assigning agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Paris, ME, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining incident details and status.

Applicants should be prepared for varied schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with required training and certifications as applicable by the assigning agency.