24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Dix (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in the Dix area is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, 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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Radio operation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Computer terminals

Job description

County Emergency Communications in the Dix area is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.