Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Preston (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Preston, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions using radios and computer systems to document incidents and alert responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.

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 accuracy

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification (where required)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Preston, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions using radios and computer systems to document incidents and alert responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.