Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; West Point (KY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in West Point, KY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch workstation.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and proficient radio communication.

Formación

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain postings.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certifications

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in West Point, KY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews from a centralized dispatch workstation.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and proficient radio communication.