Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Overtime Eligible

911 Emergency Communications; Bandana (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bandana, KY, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include alerting stations, tracking incident status, and maintaining radio communications.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, and potential dispatch certifications or EMT dispatch training for certain assignments. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bandana, KY, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include alerting stations, tracking incident status, and maintaining radio communications.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, and potential dispatch certifications or EMT dispatch training for certain assignments. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.