Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Dixon Springs (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Dixon Springs, TN, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Staff may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, especially during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Dixon Springs, TN, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Staff may work varied shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, especially during major incidents.