Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Santa Fe (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Santa Fe, TN is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire responses, verify locations, and manage incident information. The role involves alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying evolving details to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Santa Fe, TN is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate fire responses, verify locations, and manage incident information. The role involves alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and relaying evolving details to responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.