Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Alerts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jonesboro, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher roles to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews to ensure timely actions.

This position requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Some postings may include fire dispatch or EMS training requirements and shift work, including overnight,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

County Emergency Communications in Jonesboro, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher roles to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain critical communications. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and stay connected with responding crews to ensure timely actions.

This position requires strong organization, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Some postings may include fire dispatch or EMS training requirements and shift work, including overnight,