Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Loyall (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime hours

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Loyall, KY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, strong radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work shifts that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communications equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Loyall, KY seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, strong radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work shifts that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and major incident coverage.