Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Hartington (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Hartington, NE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and efficient use of dispatch systems.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Some employers seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

EMD training

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hartington, NE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and efficient use of dispatch systems.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.