Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Ingram (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ingram, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and track unit status using approved procedures.

This role requires clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Relevant training or certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency 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.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ingram, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and track unit status using approved procedures.

This role requires clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Relevant training or certification may be required.