Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications & Rapid Response

County Emergency Communications; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hawthorne, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be ready to handle information accurately, use radio systems effectively, and follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hawthorne, NV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be ready to handle information accurately, use radio systems effectively, and follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some postings.