Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Malmo (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in the United States is seeking a dispatch professional to receive and document fire, rescue, and hazardous condition reports. You will verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch equipment while monitoring multiple radio channels and incident statuses.

The role requires accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication expertise. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch certification or EMD training for specific assignments, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles require fire dispatch training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be needed for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in the United States is seeking a dispatch professional to receive and document fire, rescue, and hazardous condition reports. You will verify locations, alert stations, and dispatch equipment while monitoring multiple radio channels and incident statuses.

The role requires accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication expertise. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch certification or EMD training for specific assignments, and