Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Sylvester (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Sylvester, GA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure timely, accurate information flow.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Sylvester, GA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. Dispatchers handle incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure timely, accurate information flow.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch or EMS training.