24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

County Emergency Communications; Mentone (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Mentone-based facility. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio procedures; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training may be required for some postings.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills; familiarity with radio communications.

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

Communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Radio operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Map systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Mentone-based facility. You will receive incident information, verify details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio procedures; some postings may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.