Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Impact & Career Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wellington, KS seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire responses and incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved protocols.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch experience or training may be required, with schedules that can include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may include entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Clear communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wellington, KS seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire responses and incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews using approved protocols.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch experience or training may be required, with schedules that can include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.