Rapid-Response Fire Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cleaton, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident information, coordinating responses, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cleaton, KY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident information, coordinating responses, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.