Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Verona (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Verona, KY to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations using established procedures, while staying connected with ongoing incidents and shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Dispatch certification or related emergency training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in Verona, KY to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations using established procedures, while staying connected with ongoing incidents and shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.