Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Maxwell (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Maxwell, NE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Training may be provided; some positions require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework. The job may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with overtime during major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks; alert stations and units.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during major incidents.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Maps & GIS

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Maxwell, NE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Training may be provided; some positions require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework. The job may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, with overtime during major