Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Beaver City (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Beaver City, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role handles fire and rescue incident data, coordinates responders, and maintains clear radio communications to support safe, efficient responses.

Dispatched officers work with established plans and must stay current on incident details while handling multiple tasks, often at irregular hours to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Beaver City, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role handles fire and rescue incident data, coordinates responders, and maintains clear radio communications to support safe, efficient responses.

Dispatched officers work with established plans and must stay current on incident details while handling multiple tasks, often at irregular hours to cover major incidents.