Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dalton (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dalton, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, alert resources, and maintain critical incident communication. The role requires strong information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dalton, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, alert resources, and maintain critical incident communication. The role requires strong information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures.