Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Crete, NE seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Shift schedules may include overnight and weekend coverage during major incidents.

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.

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

High School diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Crete, NE seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Shift schedules may include overnight and weekend coverage during major incidents.