Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Galva (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Galva, KS seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and managing resource requests. Entry-level to experienced candidates with relevant fire communications training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to incident details

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Galva, KS seeks a professional Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and managing resource requests. Entry-level to experienced candidates with relevant fire communications training are encouraged to apply.