Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Corning (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Corning, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units across shifts.

Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency and assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Corning, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses. Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring units across shifts.

Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency and assignment.