Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Fire (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pamplico (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pamplico, SC. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with responsibilities spanning incident documentation, verification of locations, alerting stations, and resource coordination.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Computer literacy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pamplico, SC. The role involves coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with responsibilities spanning incident documentation, verification of locations, alerting stations, and resource coordination.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computer systems and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training for specific assignments.