Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ripley (TN); 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 Ripley, TN seeks capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire response and rescue operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, assign units, and monitor radio channels to keep crews informed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, training in fire dispatch, and familiarity with computer-aided dispatch systems. Some roles may require EMS dispatch or additional certifications, and candidates should be prepared for shift work including

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Radio protocol

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

CAD systems

Radio equipment

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ripley, TN seeks capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire response and rescue operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, assign units, and monitor radio channels to keep crews informed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, training in fire dispatch, and familiarity with computer-aided dispatch systems. Some roles may require EMS dispatch or additional certifications, and candidates should be prepared for shift work including