24/7 Fire Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Etowah (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Etowah, NC seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident details. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch units, and monitor radio channels to ensure rapid, safe operations.

The role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and the ability to adapt to major incidents with shift coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Skills

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Etowah, NC seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident details. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, dispatch units, and monitor radio channels to ensure rapid, safe operations.

The role requires strong data entry, radio communication, and the ability to adapt to major incidents with shift coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.