Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Bonnieville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bonnieville, KY is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure accurate, timely communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and radio systems. Dispatch training or certification may be required for specific assignments; general duties include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training provided by employers.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and radio communications accurately.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progress.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Maps & GIS

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bonnieville, KY is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure accurate, timely communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and radio systems. Dispatch training or certification may be required for specific assignments; general duties include