Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Peru (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Peru, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training may be provided.
• Experience with emergency dispatch or radio operations preferred.
• Ability to enter data accurately and maintain incident records.
• Familiarity with maps and location data is a plus.
• Strong composure under pressure and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Provide timely updates to responding crews.

Skills

Dispatch operations

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps and GIS basics

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Peru, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Training and certification in fire dispatch may be required.