24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blue Mountain, MS, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Position involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and recording dispatch data, while meeting background checks and certifications as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio comms; dispatch certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• 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 changes
• 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

County Emergency Communications in Blue Mountain, MS, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Position involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime during major incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and recording dispatch data, while meeting background checks and certifications as required.