Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Battletown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Battletown, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert responding crews, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Information organization

Maps proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems familiarity

Mapping software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Battletown, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert responding crews, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.