Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lyons (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lyons, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lyons, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.