Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Communications

County Emergency Communications; St. John (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in St John, KS is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support coordinated emergency responses. The role focuses on accurate information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to ensure timely dispatch of fire services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire communications training or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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 radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in St John, KS is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support coordinated emergency responses. The role focuses on accurate information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans to ensure timely dispatch of fire services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings.