Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pathfork (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pathfork, KY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding units.

Applicants should be prepared for irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch knowledge is a plus; a high school diploma is typically required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pathfork, KY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding units.

Applicants should be prepared for irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch knowledge is a plus; a high school diploma is typically required.