Fire Dispatcher: Dynamic Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Seneca (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Seneca, Nebraska, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, relay instructions, and maintain communications with responding crews from a fixed workstation.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification. The role requires attention to detail, strong typing, and proficiency with radio and computer systems to ensure accurate incident

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.
• Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential.

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 and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Communication

Radio procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification (EMD/EMT)

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Seneca, Nebraska, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, relay instructions, and maintain communications with responding crews from a fixed workstation.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification. The role requires attention to detail, strong typing, and proficiency with radio and computer systems to ensure accurate incident