Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Rescue Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Battletown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Battletown, Kentucky, seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication under demanding conditions. This role requires attention to detail, ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and proficiency with computer systems and dispatch consoles.

Training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations 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 updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers/CRM software

Radio dispatch console

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Battletown, Kentucky, seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication under demanding conditions. This role requires attention to detail, ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and proficiency with computer systems and dispatch consoles.

Training and certifications may be required.