24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Washington, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain incident details. The role requires clear radio communication and accurate data handling to support fire services across shifts, including nights and weekends.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch training or related coursework may be preferred. Candidates should be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and coordination procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Strong map-reading and radio communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Washington, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain incident details. The role requires clear radio communication and accurate data handling to support fire services across shifts, including nights and weekends.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch training or related coursework may be preferred. Candidates should be comfortable with maps, computer systems, and coordination procedures.