Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Public Safety Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Whitesburg (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Whitesburg, KY. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and precise radio communication, with adherence to established response plans. Applicants may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework, with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers for Whitesburg, KY. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and precise radio communication, with adherence to established response plans. Applicants may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework, with shifts including nights and weekends.