Dynamic Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Jacksonville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jacksonville, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, document details, and maintain clear radio communication. Positions involve working with certified responders, monitoring multiple channels, and following established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some agencies requesting fire dispatch training or EMS coursework.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some employers providing entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related emergency 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Maps

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jacksonville, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, document details, and maintain clear radio communication. Positions involve working with certified responders, monitoring multiple channels, and following established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some agencies requesting fire dispatch training or EMS coursework.