Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Rotations)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kenesaw (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenesaw, NE, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and manage radio communications to keep teams informed.

We value organized data handling and clear communication under stress. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch and EMS training may be needed for certain assignments.

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.
• 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

Data entry accuracy

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

EMD/EMS dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenesaw, NE, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and manage radio communications to keep teams informed.

We value organized data handling and clear communication under stress. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch and EMS training may be needed for certain assignments.