Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Edneyville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Edneyville, NC invites disciplined applicants to join its fire dispatch team. You will receive incident reports, verify details, alert units, and monitor radios in a fast-paced public safety environment.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some positions require fire dispatch training or emergency dispatcher certification. Proficiency with computer systems and data entry is essential for effective performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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 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 incident updates

Skills

Information management

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Edneyville, NC invites disciplined applicants to join its fire dispatch team. You will receive incident reports, verify details, alert units, and monitor radios in a fast-paced public safety environment.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some positions require fire dispatch training or emergency dispatcher certification. Proficiency with computer systems and data entry is essential for effective performance.