Fire Dispatcher — Real-Time Alarms & 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; Alvaton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alvaton, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alvaton, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervisor directions. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.