24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Bailey (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bailey, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, relaying critical details, and coordinating mutual aid while complying with established response plans and supervision.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bailey, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, relaying critical details, and coordinating mutual aid while complying with established response plans and supervision.