Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Norton (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Norton, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with training.
• Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Clear spoken communication

Data entry

Maps familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Norton, KS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.