24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairfield, AL, is seeking fire dispatchers responsible for coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch training or related coursework for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fairfield, AL, is seeking fire dispatchers responsible for coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch training or related coursework for certain assignments.