Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Incident Alerts

County Emergency Communications; Lobelville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lobelville, TN is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, relay critical incident details, and manage radio communications. This role requires precise data entry, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Fire dispatchers may work indoors at a communications desk with headset and computer systems. Schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents, with ongoing training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lobelville, TN is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, relay critical incident details, and manage radio communications. This role requires precise data entry, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Fire dispatchers may work indoors at a communications desk with headset and computer systems. Schedules can include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents, with ongoing training and