Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Eads (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Eads, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction, others seek dispatchers with fire communications training. You should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; shifts can

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Eads, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction, others seek dispatchers with fire communications training. You should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; shifts can