Fire Communications Dispatcher - Overtime & Professional Growth

County Emergency Communications; Enders (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Enders, NE to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from supervising personnel.

Typical duties include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid.

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.

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 is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Enders, NE to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from supervising personnel.

Typical duties include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid.