24/7 Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Good Hope (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Good Hope, GA. Duties include receiving and documenting reports of fires, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to manage incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, and certain assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework. Positions may involve irregular hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Good Hope, GA. Duties include receiving and documenting reports of fires, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to manage incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, and certain assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework. Positions may involve irregular hours and overtime.