24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Real-Time Rescue Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Mansfield (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mansfield, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain ongoing communications with crews.

The role requires strong radio communication, precise data entry, and the ability to work within established response plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mansfield, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain ongoing communications with crews.

The role requires strong radio communication, precise data entry, and the ability to work within established response plans. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.