Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gainesboro, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay incident details, and maintain radio communication with responding units. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across evolving incidents.

The role may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts with emergency staffing. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be needed for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gainesboro, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, relay incident details, and maintain radio communication with responding units. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across evolving incidents.

The role may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts with emergency staffing. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be needed for certain