Emergency Fire Dispatch Operator

County Emergency Communications; Belvidere (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Belvidere, TN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

Entry may require a high school diploma and basic dispatch training; some roles need EMS or incident-management coursework. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime depending on incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Belvidere, TN is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications under established plans.

Entry may require a high school diploma and basic dispatch training; some roles need EMS or incident-management coursework. Shifts can include nights, weekends, and overtime depending on incidents.