Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher for Central City, KY. The role supports coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies through precise communication and adherence to established plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher for Central City, KY. The role supports coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies through precise communication and adherence to established plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework