Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Nebraska is seeking Fire Dispatchers for the Otoe area. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions and maintain communications with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, mapping, and radio operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and access information
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Nebraska is seeking Fire Dispatchers for the Otoe area. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions and maintain communications with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, mapping, and radio operations.