Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Louise (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Louise, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

The role requires strong information handling and clear radio communication, plus comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps. Shift work including nights and weekends is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Louise, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications according to established plans.

The role requires strong information handling and clear radio communication, plus comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps. Shift work including nights and weekends is common.