24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Farnam (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Farnam, NE seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions while maintaining precise incident records and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to follow directions from authorized personnel; night shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Farnam, NE seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions while maintaining precise incident records and radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to follow directions from authorized personnel; night shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required.