Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to join a 24/7 operations team. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources during emergencies to support responder safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch is preferred and may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with 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

Communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in the United States is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to join a 24/7 operations team. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources during emergencies to support responder safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch is preferred and may be required for certain