Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications & Overtime

911 Emergency Communications; Norris (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Norris, TN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident details, document information, and relay urgent updates to responding crews, while maintaining calm communications under pressure.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and radio communications. Basic fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and important updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio procedures

Data entry

Maps knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Norris, TN seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident details, document information, and relay urgent updates to responding crews, while maintaining calm communications under pressure.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, and radio communications. Basic fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.