Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Lebanon (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lebanon, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves taking incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews from a central dispatch position.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Work hours may include overnight shifts and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or medical dispatch training may be required for some 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 or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lebanon, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves taking incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews from a central dispatch position.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Work hours may include overnight shifts and major incident coverage.