Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications & Response

County Emergency Communications; Fall Branch (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fall Branch, Tennessee, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or related coursework. Shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage to support critical public safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required.
• Experience with radio and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access details.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fall Branch, Tennessee, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch training or related coursework. Shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage to support critical public safety