Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Summersville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Summersville, KY, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear radio communication, with duties including incident documentation and resource alerting.

The position may require flexible, around-the-clock staffing. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS

Qualifications

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

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Summersville, KY, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling and clear radio communication, with duties including incident documentation and resource alerting.

The position may require flexible, around-the-clock staffing. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS