Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; South Portsmouth (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in South Portsmouth, KY, seek organized individuals for coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain posts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and radio coordination skills.
• Proficient data entry and map interpretation.
• Experience with dispatch software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; coordinate resources.

Skills

Communication

Radio operations

Data entry

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer terminals

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in South Portsmouth, KY, seek organized individuals for coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain posts.