Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; McDonald (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in McDonald, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. They handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. It may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some postings may require dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Collaboration with fire crews

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in McDonald, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. They handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. It may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with training provided.