Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Whitley City (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel in Whitley City, KY. Responsibilities include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations using established response assignments.

Dispatchers monitor radio channels, manage unit status, and coordinate resources during incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch or EMS training valued for certain roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher personnel in Whitley City, KY. Responsibilities include receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations using established response assignments.

Dispatchers monitor radio channels, manage unit status, and coordinate resources during incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with dispatch or EMS training valued for certain roles.