Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Norcatur (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Norcatur, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire response, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews. This role demands precise data handling and clear radio communication.

Fire dispatch positions may require night shifts, weekends, and overtime. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio procedures; relevant certifications may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Norcatur, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire response, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews. This role demands precise data handling and clear radio communication.

Fire dispatch positions may require night shifts, weekends, and overtime. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio procedures; relevant certifications may be required for certain