Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Mound City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers in Mound City, KS coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards across the local fire service. They receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio discipline throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Tools

Radio equipment

Maps software

Job description

Fire Dispatchers in Mound City, KS coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards across the local fire service. They receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio discipline throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for some assignments.