Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Muscotah (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Muscotah, Kansas, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews, while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

This role requires meticulous information handling, teamwork, and the ability to work odd hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Muscotah, Kansas, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews, while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

This role requires meticulous information handling, teamwork, and the ability to work odd hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and major