24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator & Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ellsworth (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ellsworth, NE, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews. The role requires precise information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Training and certifications related to fire dispatch may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required.
• Comfort with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• 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

Radio systems

Computer literacy

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication systems

Incident documentation software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ellsworth, NE, is hiring fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews. The role requires precise information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Training and certifications related to fire dispatch may be required.