Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Felton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from Felton, GA. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, and dispatching appropriate fire units while maintaining continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment and agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from Felton, GA. The role involves receiving incident reports, confirming locations, and dispatching appropriate fire units while maintaining continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment and agency needs.