24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Livingston (KY); 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 Livingston, KY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm communication under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Experience with dispatch procedures may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements during incidents.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Livingston, KY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm communication under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required depending on assignments.