Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Tecumseh (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 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 Tecumseh, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Position emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch roles may require varied shifts and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tecumseh, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Position emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch roles may require varied shifts and on-call coverage.