Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Campton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Campton, KY seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous events. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Pre-employment screenings and training are common requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer systems literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Campton, KY seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous events. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Pre-employment screenings and training are common requirements.