24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ocracoke (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ocracoke, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

Typical roles require strong information handling and clear radio communication, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ocracoke, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining incident details and communicating with responding crews.

Typical roles require strong information handling and clear radio communication, with schedules that may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to cover emergencies.