Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for Jefferson City, Tennessee. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training, and schedules may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 occupants, hazards, and changing conditions information.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for Jefferson City, Tennessee. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training, and schedules may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and