24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Wittensville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wittensville, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, validating locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communication under established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with optional dispatch certifications or EMS training. Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is expected as staffing demands vary.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wittensville, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, validating locations, alerting units, and maintaining radio communication under established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with optional dispatch certifications or EMS training. Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is expected as staffing demands vary.