Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bayboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bayboro, NC seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to support fire services during emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responders using established response plans.

The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including overnight or weekend shifts as needed. Training and certification may vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; dispatch training may be required for some positions.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bayboro, NC seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to support fire services during emergencies. You will receive incident information, document details, and coordinate with responders using established response plans.

The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including overnight or weekend shifts as needed. Training and certification may vary by assignment.