Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Stateline (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stateline, NV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incident status while maintaining clear radio communication and following established procedures.

The role involves shift work that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps and radio communications.

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 Stateline, NV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incident status while maintaining clear radio communication and following established procedures.

The role involves shift work that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.