Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Radio & Incident Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Uniontown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, KY, is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers may work at all hours, including overnight, weekends and holidays, and will follow established response plans while ensuring accurate data entry and situational awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Uniontown, KY, is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers may work at all hours, including overnight, weekends and holidays, and will follow established response plans while ensuring accurate data entry and situational awareness.