24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Urgent Response & Overtime

County Emergency Communications; Lucama (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lucama, NC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans. Expect shift work including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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

Skills

Organization

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lucama, NC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and adherence to established response plans. Expect shift work including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.