Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Denton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Denton, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a high-stakes environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

County Emergency Communications in Denton, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a high-stakes environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.