Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Fordyce (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fordyce, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications is essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/EMD training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fordyce, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications is essential.