Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jasper, AL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatch operations may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extra coverage during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Strong data entry skills

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Jasper, AL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Dispatch operations may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extra coverage during major incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or