Oswego Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Oswego, KS Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accuracy with data entry, and the ability to work unclear shifts. Applicants typically need a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and dispatch training as applicable.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Oswego, KS Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires strong organization, accuracy with data entry, and the ability to work unclear shifts. Applicants typically need a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and dispatch training as applicable.