Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Halstead, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to response plans under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer systems familiarity and accurate data entry are essential. May involve varied shifts and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification and EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate 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

Organization

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Halstead, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to response plans under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer systems familiarity and accurate data entry are essential. May involve varied shifts and on-call coverage.