Fire Communications Dispatcher - Overtime & Shift Premiums

911 Emergency Communications; Davey (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Davey, Nebraska is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, accurate data entry, strong maps and computer skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Entry-level training is available where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Dispatch experience or fire communications training may be required for certain posts.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Tools

Radios & Computer Systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Davey, Nebraska is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires calm, accurate data entry, strong maps and computer skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Entry-level training is available where needed.