Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Pavo (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pavo, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy with data, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications in dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with fire dispatch or emergency communications training is preferred for some assignments.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications is essential.

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pavo, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy with data, and the ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications in dispatch may be required for certain assignments.