Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; West Van Lear (KY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in West Van Lear, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services in coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work involves handling information accurately, following established response plans, and staying available for overnight, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts to cover major incidents as needed.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in West Van Lear, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to support fire services in coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Work involves handling information accurately, following established response plans, and staying available for overnight, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts to cover major incidents as needed.