Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Nebraska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role may involve shifts around the clock to support all-hours operations at the base. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with some employers requiring dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training optional depending on assignment.
• Some employers require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training for specific postings.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communication enhances performance.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, manage incident information, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role may involve shifts around the clock to support all-hours operations at the base. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with some employers requiring dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specific postings.