Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tecumseh, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans under supervisor direction. Shift work and on-call availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some employers may require specific dispatch training.
• Experience with computer systems and maps helps ensure accurate incident data and routing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tecumseh, NE seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and the ability to follow established response plans under supervisor direction. Shift work and on-call availability may be required.