24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Kelford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kelford, NC seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch certification and EM or incident-management coursework may be needed for specialized assignments.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and rapid redeployments during major incidents, with training

Qualifications

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kelford, NC seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; fire dispatch certification and EM or incident-management coursework may be needed for specialized assignments.

The role may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and rapid redeployments during major incidents, with training