Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications Pro (Overtime Eligible)

County Emergency Communications; Rolla (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rolla, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support fire service operations through precise incident data handling and clear radio communications.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic dispatch training, and comfort with computer systems. Flexibility for varied shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rolla, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support fire service operations through precise incident data handling and clear radio communications.

Responsibilities include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic dispatch training, and comfort with computer systems. Flexibility for varied shifts may apply.