Critical Fire Dispatch Operator (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Concord (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Concord, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch/EMS training may be needed for specific assignments. The role demands organized data handling and precise communication under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported 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 via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Concord, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; fire dispatch/EMS training may be needed for specific assignments. The role demands organized data handling and precise communication under pressure.