24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rose Hill (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Hill, MS Fire Dispatcher opportunities offer a role coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with incident information, resource alerts, and continuous radio communication.

Applicants should be comfortable handling maps and computer systems, maintain current incident details, follow established plans, and coordinate with authorized personnel during all hours.

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.

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

Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training (may be required)

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Job description

Rose Hill, MS Fire Dispatcher opportunities offer a role coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with incident information, resource alerts, and continuous radio communication.

Applicants should be comfortable handling maps and computer systems, maintain current incident details, follow established plans, and coordinate with authorized personnel during all hours.