Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Rutherford (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gibson, TN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Some employers offer entry-level training; others require fire communications certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Work involves irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gibson, TN seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. Some employers offer entry-level training; others require fire communications certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Work involves irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.