Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in La Vista, NE seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have strong organizational skills, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with computer systems. Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments; shifts include nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access info, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Computer systems

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in La Vista, NE seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have strong organizational skills, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with computer systems. Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for some assignments; shifts include nights,