Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Nehawka Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Nehawka, NE seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You’ll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Nehawka, NE seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You’ll receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.