24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Harrison (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Harrison, NE seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments require odd hours, weekends, and overtime; training and certifications may be offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to operate computer systems accurately.
• Strong radio communication skills and situation awareness.

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

Clear communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Harrison, NE seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments require odd hours, weekends, and overtime; training and certifications may be offered.