Critical Fire Dispatcher - Instant Alerts & Radio Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenwood seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must be able to manage incident details, work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and operate computer and radio systems. Training and background checks are required by hiring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training or certification may be preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Experience in emergency communications is a plus but not always required.

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

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenwood seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling, radio clarity, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must be able to manage incident details, work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and operate computer and radio systems. Training and background checks are required by hiring agencies.