Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Girard, KS is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. The position may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed to maintain 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Girard, KS is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. The position may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed to maintain 24/7 coverage.