Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; White Plains (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in White Plains, KY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Entry-level training may be provided by employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay occupant and hazard information as conditions change.
• Process resource requests through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Radio protocol

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in White Plains, KY. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.