Fire Dispatch Specialist 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Georgetown (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Georgetown, TN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Georgetown, TN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.