Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7) - Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Moapa Valley (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles in Overton, NV. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, relay crucial incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The positions require strong organization, data accuracy, and ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with computer systems, and familiarity with maps and dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher roles in Overton, NV. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, relay crucial incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The positions require strong organization, data accuracy, and ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with computer systems, and familiarity with maps and dispatch