Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Calhoun (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Calhoun, TN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, able to handle data entry, maps, and radio communication, and follow established plans and directions from authorized personnel. The role may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.

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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Calhoun, TN is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, able to handle data entry, maps, and radio communication, and follow established plans and directions from authorized personnel. The role may require overnight shifts and weekend coverage.