24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Ruffin (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ruffin, SC seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, receive incident information, and alert appropriate resources. This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers may work overnight or weekends, with rotating shifts to cover all hours. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry; some assignments may require dispatch training or certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ruffin, SC seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, receive incident information, and alert appropriate resources. This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers may work overnight or weekends, with rotating shifts to cover all hours. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry; some assignments may require dispatch training or certifications.