Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Camden (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Camden, TN invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role supports fire services by receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with data entry and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMT training for certain assignments. Staffing may include overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific 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.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Camden, TN invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role supports fire services by receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with data entry and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMT training for certain assignments. Staffing may include overnight shifts and overtime during major incidents.