24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Anderson, SC seeks a detail-oriented Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses from the dispatch center.

You will receive incident information, document reports, alert resources, and monitor units across shifts, including nights and weekends. Strong radio communication and accuracy are essential, with training and certifications potentially required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Anderson, SC seeks a detail-oriented Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses from the dispatch center.

You will receive incident information, document reports, alert resources, and monitor units across shifts, including nights and weekends. Strong radio communication and accuracy are essential, with training and certifications potentially required by the hiring agency.