24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator - Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Teaberry (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Teaberry, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Training may include fire dispatch and EMS dispatch certifications, with shift variations including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Radio communications

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Telephone/ radio etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Teaberry, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Training may include fire dispatch and EMS dispatch certifications, with shift variations including nights and weekends.