Dorchester Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Comm

County Emergency Communications; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dorchester, SC, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources. Entry-level training may be provided; relevant certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of incidents and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dorchester, SC, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating resources. Entry-level training may be provided; relevant certifications may be required for certain assignments.