Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; North Newton (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Newton, KS is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS-related training. Role may involve overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incidence-management coursework may be required for some roles.

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

Radio communication

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Geographic information systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in North Newton, KS is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS-related training. Role may involve overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.