Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Critical Alerts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Columbia, TN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and background checks will be completed per agency requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus 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 when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Columbia, TN, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and background checks will be completed per agency requirements.