Critical Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Whitewater (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Whitewater, KS is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be required for some roles.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is common.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Clocked attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Whitewater, KS is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.