Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Junction City (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Junction City, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses, receive and document reports, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be prepared for rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Some roles may require fire dispatch training or certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Junction City, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses, receive and document reports, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be prepared for rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Some roles may require fire dispatch training or certifications.