Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Quinter (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quinter, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Successful candidates will handle incident details, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and document dispatch times, with shifts that include overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Experience in emergency communications and ability to work under pressure are valued, along with proficiency with

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Quinter, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Successful candidates will handle incident details, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and document dispatch times, with shifts that include overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Experience in emergency communications and ability to work under pressure are valued, along with proficiency with