Fire Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Great Bend (KS); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Great Bend, KS seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans and directives from supervisors.

This position involves working with computer systems, maps, and data entry; a high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and dispatch/EMD certification may be needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry‑level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Fire dispatch software

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Great Bend, KS seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans and directives from supervisors.

This position involves working with computer systems, maps, and data entry; a high school diploma or GED is commonly required, and dispatch/EMD certification may be needed