Fire Dispatch Specialist – Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Oakfield (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oakfield, TN is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate critical incident responses and maintain clear, timely communications with responding units. This role requires meticulous documentation, rapid verification of locations, and precise radio operations to ensure a coordinated emergency response.

The position may involve shift work to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oakfield, TN is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate critical incident responses and maintain clear, timely communications with responding units. This role requires meticulous documentation, rapid verification of locations, and precise radio operations to ensure a coordinated emergency response.

The position may involve shift work to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.