911 Dispatch Associate

Capstone Fire Management
Yuma, Arizona 85365 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 18, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Dispatch and Telecommunications
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    911 Emergency Dispatcher

    We are hiring 911 Emergency Dispatchers that function primarily as a call-taker telecommunicator and are responsible for receiving, recording and effectively managing requests for ambulance assistance/transport from various sources. The Dispatcher will offer pre-arrival instructions as indicated.

    Responsibilities:
    • Understands and adequately implements the concepts of Emergency Medical Dispatch as published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch (and as customized by AMR) as a minimum standard of care.
    • Allocates EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate decision-making rules and approved protocols.
    • Responsible and accountable for completeness and accuracy of paperwork related to his/her position prior to completion of shift.
    • Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift. This will also include State Run Report data entry as assigned.
    • Responsible for generating applicable reports and checking for accuracy.
    • Assists in locating scene of incidents and selecting the safest, fastest route to such scene using all available locator aids.
    • Relays instructions from supervisors, messages and emergency information.
    • Maintains a current working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and memorandums.
    • Follows established parameters/formats in receiving requests for service.
    • Responsible for knowledge and use of equipment, including but not limited to the computer, printers, 911 equipment, recording devices, telephones, and other equipment as assigned by superiors.
    Minimum Required Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Must have minimal medical training or telecommunications experience or, have at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
    • Skilled in reading and writing English.
    • Ability to communicate clearly on the radio and telephone.
    • Ability to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
    • Ability to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him/her.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Possess good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
    • Ability to understand basic computer applications.
    Sign-On Bonus Payment Structure:

    $1,500 upon completion of dispatcher training (typically 4 months)

    $1,000 at 12 months of employment

    $1,000 at 18 months of employment

    $1,000 at 24 months of employment

  • Job Description

    911 Emergency Dispatcher

    We are hiring 911 Emergency Dispatchers that function primarily as a call-taker telecommunicator and are responsible for receiving, recording and effectively managing requests for ambulance assistance/transport from various sources. The Dispatcher will offer pre-arrival instructions as indicated.

    Responsibilities:
    • Understands and adequately implements the concepts of Emergency Medical Dispatch as published in Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch (and as customized by AMR) as a minimum standard of care.
    • Allocates EMS resources properly as the need arises by application of appropriate decision-making rules and approved protocols.
    • Responsible and accountable for completeness and accuracy of paperwork related to his/her position prior to completion of shift.
    • Responsible for accurate and complete data entry for the shift. This will also include State Run Report data entry as assigned.
    • Responsible for generating applicable reports and checking for accuracy.
    • Assists in locating scene of incidents and selecting the safest, fastest route to such scene using all available locator aids.
    • Relays instructions from supervisors, messages and emergency information.
    • Maintains a current working knowledge of all company policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and memorandums.
    • Follows established parameters/formats in receiving requests for service.
    • Responsible for knowledge and use of equipment, including but not limited to the computer, printers, 911 equipment, recording devices, telephones, and other equipment as assigned by superiors.
    Minimum Required Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Must have minimal medical training or telecommunications experience or, have at least one year's experience as an EMS or public safety dispatcher.
    • Skilled in reading and writing English.
    • Ability to communicate clearly on the radio and telephone.
    • Ability to record, transmit, and report information accurately.
    • Ability to efficiently utilize all equipment assigned to him/her.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Possess good typing skills with speed and accuracy necessary to efficiently process emergency and nonemergency calls.
    • Ability to understand basic computer applications.
    Sign-On Bonus Payment Structure:

    $1,500 upon completion of dispatcher training (typically 4 months)

    $1,000 at 12 months of employment

    $1,000 at 18 months of employment

    $1,000 at 24 months of employment

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