Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maple Mount, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Flexibility for extended shifts or overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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

Attention to detail

Composure under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Maps / GIS

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maple Mount, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Flexibility for extended shifts or overtime may apply.