Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Burr Oak (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jewell, Kansas, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and keep responding crews informed.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. On-call shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime may apply to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

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

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

HS diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jewell, Kansas, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and keep responding crews informed.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. On-call shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime may apply to cover major incidents.