Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Unadilla (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States (Nebraska, Unadilla) seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification training may be required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and updates.

Skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States (Nebraska, Unadilla) seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification training may be required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.