Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fairview (KY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairview, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication. The role supports incident management and mutual-aid coordination across shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and training in fire or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments. Flexibility for varied schedules is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communications

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairview, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication. The role supports incident management and mutual-aid coordination across shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and training in fire or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments. Flexibility for varied schedules is expected.