Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Goessel (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants may need fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants may need fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework for specialized assignments.