Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clay (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clay, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear communication across responding crews.

Dispatch roles require strong data handling, radio discipline, and familiarity with incident protocols. Training and certification may be provided depending on assignment and agency requirements.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clay, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear communication across responding crews.

Dispatch roles require strong data handling, radio discipline, and familiarity with incident protocols. Training and certification may be provided depending on assignment and agency requirements.