Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Denison (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for the Denison, KS area. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with precise incident documentation and radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire or EMS dispatch training. Shift schedules can include overnight hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings.

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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers for the Denison, KS area. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with precise incident documentation and radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire or EMS dispatch training. Shift schedules can include overnight hours and overtime as needed.