24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist for Emergency Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Elmwood (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Elmwood, TN seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports continuous information flow under established protocols and supervisor directions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio use. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatchers need strong radio communication skills.
• Applicants should be organized and able to manage incident details accurately.

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 communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Elmwood, TN seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. The role supports continuous information flow under established protocols and supervisor directions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio use. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with shifts including nights and weekends.