Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher — Critical Public Safety

County Emergency Communications; Chickamauga (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Chickamauga, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, able to handle incident details, follow established response plans, and work across shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Chickamauga, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, able to handle incident details, follow established response plans, and work across shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.