Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts & Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Washington, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The dispatcher will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; dispatch

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide introductory instruction
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry; maps and radio communication 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Washington, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The dispatcher will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; dispatch