Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Nevada; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenbrook, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and keep responders informed while following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency 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

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio/communications systems

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Glenbrook, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and keep responders informed while following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role requires strong information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.