24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Real-Time Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Clarksdale, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires handling incident information, verifying locations, alerting agencies, and monitoring status across channels.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and be prepared for shift work including nights and weekends. This position may involve overtime during major incidents and ongoing training to maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Clarksdale, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires handling incident information, verifying locations, alerting agencies, and monitoring status across channels.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and be prepared for shift work including nights and weekends. This position may involve overtime during major incidents and ongoing training to maintain