Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Camden, ME is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This role requires precise information handling, calm radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, monitor status, and document dispatch times. The position may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Camden, ME is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. This role requires precise information handling, calm radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, monitor status, and document dispatch times. The position may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.