Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Expert

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kenton (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenton, TN seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, relaying critical updates, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch or EMS often

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenton, TN seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, relaying critical updates, and coordinating mutual-aid when needed. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch or EMS often