24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ridgeville, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Roles involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch 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

Computer skills

Map reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ridgeville, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Roles involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with strict adherence to safety protocols.