Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lynch (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lynch, KY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems skills are essential, with shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime for major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is commonly required; certifications may be needed for some posts.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response plans.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay occupant, hazard, and condition information as incidents evolve.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lynch, KY seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Strong data entry, maps, and computer systems skills are essential, with shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime for major