Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatch professionals to coordinate responses for incidents in Sequatchie, TN. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews according to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; duties include documenting reports and coordinating with units, while shift schedules may include nights,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatch professionals to coordinate responses for incidents in Sequatchie, TN. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews according to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; duties include documenting reports and coordinating with units, while shift schedules may include nights,