Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops, Shift Premiums

County Emergency Communications; Newton (KS); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Newton, Kansas seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain active communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, tracking unit status, coordinating mutual-aid, and ensuring incident details stay current under established procedures.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Newton, Kansas seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain active communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, tracking unit status, coordinating mutual-aid, and ensuring incident details stay current under established procedures.