Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Danbury (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Danbury, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch being preferred for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Strong computer and map-reading skills with accurate data entry are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Danbury, NE, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch being preferred for specific assignments.