Fire Communications Dispatcher - Hazard, KY

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hazard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments, and overtime or irregular hours are common in this essential

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; training provided as needed.
• Able to operate computer systems, enter data accurately and reference maps quickly.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hazard, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments, and overtime or irregular hours are common in this essential