Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Grady (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grady, Alabama, invites qualified candidates to join our Fire Dispatcher program. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communications with crews during emergencies.

This role requires calm under pressure, proficient data entry, radio operation, and adherence to incident plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with opportunities for professional development.

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.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Grady, Alabama, invites qualified candidates to join our Fire Dispatcher program. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communications with crews during emergencies.

This role requires calm under pressure, proficient data entry, radio operation, and adherence to incident plans. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with opportunities for professional development.