Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bentley (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bentley, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, maps, and use of computer systems, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access details, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progress.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bentley, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, maps, and use of computer systems, with shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.