Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Cozad (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cozad, NE is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage information accurately, follow established procedures, and work with authorized personnel. Employment details, including pay and schedule, are determined by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; coordinate with responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progression.
• Record dispatch times and changes to incident status.

Skills

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cozad, NE is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage information accurately, follow established procedures, and work with authorized personnel. Employment details, including pay and schedule, are determined by the hiring agency.