24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Schlater, Mississippi, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. This posting reflects typical duties and requirements for fire dispatch positions.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Strong radio communication and situational awareness.

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

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Schlater, Mississippi, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. This posting reflects typical duties and requirements for fire dispatch positions.