24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Weaverville, NC is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical radio communications during emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid, safe deployments.

Successful applicants typically have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Radio communication

Documentation

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Weaverville, NC is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical radio communications during emergencies. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid, safe deployments.

Successful applicants typically have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch.