Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a central communications hub in McDermitt, NV. The role emphasizes precise data entry, rapid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to support firefighting and rescue operations.

Successful candidates will manage incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous liaison with responding crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Information management

Computer literacy

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

EMD training

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a central communications hub in McDermitt, NV. The role emphasizes precise data entry, rapid radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to support firefighting and rescue operations.

Successful candidates will manage incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous liaison with responding crews.