Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Kevil (KY); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Kevil, KY, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized with strong communication skills and computer literacy. Fire dispatch training or EMT-related coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers may provide ignition-level instruction.
• Proficiency with computers, maps, and data entry is essential.
• Experience or training in fire communications or EMS dispatch is a plus.

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.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Radio equipment

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Kevil, KY, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized with strong communication skills and computer literacy. Fire dispatch training or EMT-related coursework may be required for specific assignments.