Elite Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Coldwater (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coldwater, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and calm radio operation under pressure. Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to assure 24/7 coverage for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Coldwater, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and calm radio operation under pressure. Dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, and holidays to assure 24/7 coverage for emergencies.