Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Rush, KY to coordinate and document emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will manage incident details, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding crews.

The role requires staying organized and following established procedures with occasional overtime during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dispatch training or fire communications experience preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• 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 and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Rush, KY to coordinate and document emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will manage incident details, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding crews.

The role requires staying organized and following established procedures with occasional overtime during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and