Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntsville is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from centralized communications centers. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, monitor units, and relay critical updates to responders, while following established protocols.

Ideal candidates have strong radio discipline, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, weekends, and holidays to support major

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntsville is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from centralized communications centers. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, monitor units, and relay critical updates to responders, while following established protocols.

Ideal candidates have strong radio discipline, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure across shifts, weekends, and holidays to support major