Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Winnebago, NE is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to approved response plans and supervision. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with fire communications or dispatch training preferred.
• Strong data entry and radio protocol skills.

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 communication

Radio coordination

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Winnebago, NE is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to approved response plans and supervision. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.