Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hagan, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel; training and certifications may be required for specific

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hagan, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel; training and certifications may be required for specific