Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Imlay, NV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch console.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry, with potential for overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry is expected.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification/EMS dispatch training

Tools

Radio systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Imlay, NV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch console.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry, with potential for overtime