24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications

Brandenburg (KY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Brandenburg, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and maintain critical communications. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and staying connected with responding crews in a fast paced environment.

Applicants should be comfortable with radio operations, computer systems, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Overtime and varied shifts are common as incidents occur.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED commonly required.
Some employers seek fire dispatch training or related coursework.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applicants should be comfortable with radio operations, computer systems, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Overtime and varied shifts are common as incidents occur.

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