Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bedford (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Bedford, KY. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Experience with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a capable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Bedford, KY. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel in a 24/7 operation.