Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Ops & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Pinsonfork (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pinsonfork, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Able to handle 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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pinsonfork, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.