Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fountain Run (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fountain Run, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fountain Run, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training.