Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Louisville is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Louisville is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and may require fire dispatch certification or