Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Owingsville, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Owingsville, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with crews.

Role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts and overtime during major incidents.