Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Carson City, NV. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using approved dispatch procedures.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio etiquette, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may vary by assignment; opportunities exist for certification and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Information handling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers in Carson City, NV. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using approved dispatch procedures.

The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio etiquette, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may vary by assignment; opportunities exist for certification and professional growth.