24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Cope (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Cope, SC is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Cope, SC is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a fixed dispatch center.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.