Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holcomb, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes accurate information handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to established response plans under the direction of authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch certification and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and data entry are commonly required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Mapping software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Holcomb, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes accurate information handling, clear radio communications, and adherence to established response plans under the direction of authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch certification and familiarity with computer systems, maps, and data entry are commonly required.