Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Denmark (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime incentives

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Denmark offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; training and certifications may be

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Denmark offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; training and certifications may be