Emergency Fire Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in De Soto, KS is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Candidates with fire communications training or certification may be preferred.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in De Soto, KS is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.