Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Walton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walton, KS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; training may be provided. Strong computer/data entry skills, map reading, radio etiquette, and the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Walton, KS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent; training may be provided. Strong computer/data entry skills, map reading, radio etiquette, and the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime are essential.