Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Rabun Gap (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards from Rabun Gap, GA. You will record incidents, monitor radio communications, and relay critical updates to responders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and computer skills, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required by some agencies.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards from Rabun Gap, GA. You will record incidents, monitor radio communications, and relay critical updates to responders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry and computer skills, and the ability to work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required by some agencies.