Round-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher: Life-Saving Communications

County Emergency Communications; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in De Pere, WI seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify incident details, and relay critical information to responding crews. The role may require overnight and weekend shifts to cover major incidents; candidates should have strong radio discipline, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work with maps and computer systems.

Applicants should meet the minimum age and background screening requirements; fire dispatch certification or

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.

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

Computer proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in De Pere, WI seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify incident details, and relay critical information to responding crews. The role may require overnight and weekend shifts to cover major incidents; candidates should have strong radio discipline, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work with maps and computer systems.

Applicants should meet the minimum age and background screening requirements; fire dispatch certification or