Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Spalding (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Spalding, NE, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communication. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Pre-employment screenings and training may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers seek fire dispatch training.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

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

Radio communication

Documentation

Incident coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Spalding, NE, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communication. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Pre-employment screenings and training may apply.