Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Linwood (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Linwood, NE is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting units using approved response plans.

Dispatchers must maintain accurate data and communicate clearly over radio channels. Positions may require 24/7 coverage, overtime, weekends, and holidays depending on incident demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; training may be provided.
• Strong data entry and computer literacy are needed.
• Clear, effective radio communication is essential.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Linwood, NE is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting units using approved response plans.

Dispatchers must maintain accurate data and communicate clearly over radio channels. Positions may require 24/7 coverage, overtime, weekends, and holidays depending on incident demand.