Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Weeksbury (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Weeksbury, KY, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, requiring you to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Weeksbury, KY, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, requiring you to keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.