Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Ops & Radio

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Munfordville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Munfordville, KY. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting responding units, and maintaining radio communications to support safety and effective responses.

Your duties include documenting incidents, coordinating resources, and ensuring accurate data entry while adhering to procedures and shift schedules. Training and certification may be required for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, some roles may need dispatch-specific training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Able to learn and use computer systems and maps for incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 as assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Munfordville, KY. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting responding units, and maintaining radio communications to support safety and effective responses.

Your duties include documenting incidents, coordinating resources, and ensuring accurate data entry while adhering to procedures and shift schedules. Training and certification may be required for specific postings.