Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Caney (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Caney, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus
• Monitor radio channels and incident status
• Relay information on occupants and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Caney, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments, with shifts including nights and weekends.