Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Lyman (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lyman, SC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining lines of communication with responding crews to ensure effective and timely action.

Applicants should have strong data handling and radio communication skills. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related certifications; a high school diploma or equivalent is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related emergency training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lyman, SC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining lines of communication with responding crews to ensure effective and timely action.

Applicants should have strong data handling and radio communication skills. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related certifications; a high school diploma or equivalent is