Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Melba (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Melba, ID seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required, with specialized dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Melba, ID seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required, with specialized dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.