Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Summertown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Summertown, TN, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support coordinated responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in fire communications may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Summertown, TN, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to support coordinated responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch