Critical Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; London (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in London, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services with rapid incident information handling, alerting resources, and clear radio communication during emergencies.

You will document reports, verify locations, coordinate with stations, monitor units and incident updates while complying with procedures, trainings, and ongoing certification requirements.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in London, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services with rapid incident information handling, alerting resources, and clear radio communication during emergencies.

You will document reports, verify locations, coordinate with stations, monitor units and incident updates while complying with procedures, trainings, and ongoing certification requirements.