24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Operator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dalzell (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dalzell, SC is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with radios and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on the assignment. Overtime and varied shifts are possible.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Dalzell, SC is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with radios and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on the assignment. Overtime and varied shifts are possible.