Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Yerkes, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources across shifts in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strict data accuracy, adherence to response plans, and adaptability for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed by major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio communication

Incident documentation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Yerkes, KY, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources across shifts in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strict data accuracy, adherence to response plans, and adaptability for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed by major incidents.