Fire Communications Dispatcher – Impactful Frontline Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rockvale (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma and dispatcher training. The role may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on incident demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay hazard information and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Successful candidates typically have a high school diploma and dispatcher training. The role may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on incident demands.