Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified fire dispatchers in Sidney, Nebraska. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communication.Staff may work various shifts to cover nights, weekends, holidays, and major incidents.

Applicants should be able to handle computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication is preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain postings.

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 communications

Data entry

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified fire dispatchers in Sidney, Nebraska. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining precise incident records and clear radio communication.Staff may work various shifts to cover nights, weekends, holidays, and major incidents.

Applicants should be able to handle computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or related