Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Proctorville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Proctorville, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Dispatchers may work all hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Proctorville, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Dispatchers may work all hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.