Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Olpe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Olpe, KS, is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses and maintain radio communications for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, precise data entry, and familiarity with maps and radio procedures. Certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Olpe, KS, is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses and maintain radio communications for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, precise data entry, and familiarity with maps and radio procedures. Certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some roles.