Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Green Sea (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Green Sea, SC, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies; you will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; you will work shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. 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 GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Green Sea, SC, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies; you will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; you will work shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to cover major incidents.