Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications (Olympia)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Olympia (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olympia, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reporting details.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Information organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Olympia, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.