Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Chatsworth, GA seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting units with approved assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with computer systems and radio communication is preferred. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Chatsworth, GA seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting units with approved assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with computer systems and radio communication is preferred. Some roles require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related training.