Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Palco (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks professionals for Fire Dispatcher roles in Palco, KS. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and incidents, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should be prepared for variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks professionals for Fire Dispatcher roles in Palco, KS. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and incidents, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should be prepared for variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and major incident coverage.