Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Arlington (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Arlington, NE, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations using standard procedures, radios, and computer systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and comfortable data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require fire dispatch training or related certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Arlington, NE, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations using standard procedures, radios, and computer systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and comfortable data entry, maps, and radio communications. Some assignments may require fire dispatch training or related certifications.