Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; South Lake Tahoe (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stateline, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incidents. Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Pre-employment screenings and certifications may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications experience may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communications.

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stateline, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incidents. Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Pre-employment screenings and certifications may apply.