Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hornbeak (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Hornbeak, TN. The roles involve coordinating responses to fires and emergencies, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certifications in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch. Candidates must be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio systems. Flexible scheduling and post-hoc evaluations may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organization

Maps handling

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Hornbeak, TN. The roles involve coordinating responses to fires and emergencies, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certifications in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch. Candidates must be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio systems. Flexible scheduling and post-hoc evaluations may apply.