Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Vicco (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vicco, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, document them, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch shifts may include overnight hours and weekends to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some posts.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Strong data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vicco, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident details, document them, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch shifts may include overnight hours and weekends to cover major incidents.