Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Emmett, Kansas, is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some roles; shifts may

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

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Emmett, Kansas, is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for some roles; shifts may