Fire Dispatch Operator — 24/7 Crisis Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Nevada; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Moapa, Nevada, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, haz­ards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio operations, and may require fire dispatch or EMT coursework for certain posts.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED 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.

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

Clear communication

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Moapa, Nevada, seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, haz­ards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio operations, and may require fire dispatch or EMT coursework for certain posts.