Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Humboldt (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Humboldt, KS seek organized individuals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies with fire services. Duties include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Humboldt, KS seek organized individuals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies with fire services. Duties include receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.