Elite Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Garrard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire services during incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responders, and monitor radio communications to ensure accurate, timely updates.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or GED), comfort with computers, data entry, maps and radios, and may require fire dispatch certification depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Data entry

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Garrard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and support fire services during incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responders, and monitor radio communications to ensure accurate, timely updates.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or GED), comfort with computers, data entry, maps and radios, and may require fire dispatch certification depending on assignments.