24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marks (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marks, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications. The role requires handling incident information, following response plans, and close collaboration with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate 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 Marks, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications. The role requires handling incident information, following response plans, and close collaboration with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments.