Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro (Dover, TN)

County Emergency Communications; Dover (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organizational skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.