Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Benton (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Benton, TN seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for responding crews. This role requires attention to detail, radio discipline, and adherence to established plans across shifts.

Fire dispatch operations may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with responsibilities spanning incident reporting, resource alerting, and continuous system monitoring to support public safety efforts.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Benton, TN seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for responding crews. This role requires attention to detail, radio discipline, and adherence to established plans across shifts.

Fire dispatch operations may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with responsibilities spanning incident reporting, resource alerting, and continuous system monitoring to support public safety efforts.