Critical Fire Communications Dispatcher | 24/7 Shifts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; King (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in King, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Duty location is King, NC, with a yearly pay range to be determined by the hiring agency. Typical requirements include a high school diploma and dispatcher training, with background checks and possible certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; dispatcher training preferred.
• Able to operate computer systems, maps, and radios accurately.
• Must pass background checks and potentially specific certifications for assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Radio protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in King, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Duty location is King, NC, with a yearly pay range to be determined by the hiring agency. Typical requirements include a high school diploma and dispatcher training, with background checks and possible certifications.