Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Aurora (NE); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Aurora, NE seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established procedures. Fire dispatch work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training (may be required)

Tools

Emergency radio systems

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Aurora, NE seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established procedures. Fire dispatch work may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.