Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications with Overtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Wichita are available to coordinate dispatch operations for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. These roles require strong information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Staff may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to meet coverage needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Wichita are available to coordinate dispatch operations for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. These roles require strong information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Staff may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to meet coverage needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain