Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mount Vernon, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, locating incidents, alerting stations, monitoring status, relaying critical details, and coordinating mutual aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers may provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mount Vernon, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, locating incidents, alerting stations, monitoring status, relaying critical details, and coordinating mutual aid.