Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Buckner, KY. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining accurate incident records and clear radio communication.

The position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans with overnight and weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training provided
• Applicants should be comfortable with maps and radio communication
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires and emergencies
• Verify incident locations and access information
• Dispatch appropriate resources using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and incident status
• Record dispatch times and unit movements

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Radio/phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Computer data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Buckner, KY. This role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining accurate incident records and clear radio communication.

The position requires strong organization, data entry accuracy, and the ability to follow established response plans with overnight and weekend shifts possible.