Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hazard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews in a high‑tempo environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, and relaying evolving details to units. This role may require overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification or EM Dispatch Training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hazard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews in a high‑tempo environment.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring status, and relaying evolving details to units. This role may require overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.