Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clinton, TN is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident information. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, data entry, and use of radio consoles and dispatch software to direct units efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire communications training may be preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio consoles

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clinton, TN is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident information. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, data entry, and use of radio consoles and dispatch software to direct units efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework for certain assignments.