Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Support

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio discipline under established plans.

The role requires proficient radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain 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

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio discipline under established plans.

The role requires proficient radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights and major incidents.