Airport Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jackson Springs (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jackson Springs, NC invites applications for Fire Dispatcher positions. Dispatchers coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans. A high school diploma or GED is required, with some agencies requiring fire dispatch certification.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch computer systems

Maps and GPS

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jackson Springs, NC invites applications for Fire Dispatcher positions. Dispatchers coordinate fire service responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be organized, accurate with data entry, and able to follow established response plans. A high school diploma or GED is required, with some agencies requiring fire dispatch certification.