Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response (Smiths Grove)

911 Emergency Communications; Smiths Grove (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Smiths Grove, KY, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch is preferred, with training provided as needed.

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.
• 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

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification

Emergency medical dispatch training (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Smiths Grove, KY, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch is preferred, with training provided as needed.