Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Haven, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; experience or certification in fire dispatch is a plus. You may work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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 and reported risks; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Haven, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; experience or certification in fire dispatch is a plus. You may work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure round-the-clock coverage.