Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Iola, KS, is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, document reports, verify locations, and dispatch units using approved response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require fire-dispatch training. Expect computer use, maps, radio communication, and potential night/weekend shifts to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training or certification

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Iola, KS, is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, document reports, verify locations, and dispatch units using approved response plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require fire-dispatch training. Expect computer use, maps, radio communication, and potential night/weekend shifts to cover major incidents.