Emergency Fire Dispatch Operator

County Emergency Communications; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Pearl, MS. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and proficient radio communication. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Pearl, MS. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and proficient radio communication. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required to cover emergencies.