Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lyles (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lyles, TN, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and document dispatch activities while following established procedures and shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; computer skills and accurate data entry are essential, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lyles, TN, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and document dispatch activities while following established procedures and shifts that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; computer skills and accurate data entry are essential, and