Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Chappell (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chappell, NE is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and relay information to responding crews.

This role requires calm decision-making, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. You may work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chappell, NE is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and relay information to responding crews.

This role requires calm decision-making, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication. You may work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on staffing needs.