Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Caryville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Caryville, TN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training prior to appointment, with on-call and shift work common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Caryville, TN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training prior to appointment, with on-call and shift work common.