Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Sandy Hook (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Shift premiums

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sandy Hook, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sandy Hook, KY is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.