Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Shelbiana (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kentucky seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience or training in fire communications is preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Information management

Radio communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kentucky seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.