Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Paradise (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Paradise, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses from state-of-the-art dispatch centers. The role emphasizes precise information handling, rapid decision-making, and clear radio communication to support fire services during incidents.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment handling

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Paradise, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses from state-of-the-art dispatch centers. The role emphasizes precise information handling, rapid decision-making, and clear radio communication to support fire services during incidents.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and