Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashland City, TN, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch console.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may require fire dispatch training or certification for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required or preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or training may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps, and radio equipment under pressure.

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.

Skills

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashland City, TN, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch console.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may require fire dispatch training or certification for certain assignments.