Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications & 24/7 Response

County Emergency Communications; Summersville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Summersville, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, with shift work and overtime possible.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Summersville, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments, with shift work and overtime possible.