Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Geneva, Alabama is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication; specific certifications 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Geneva, Alabama is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training depending on assignments.