Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rena Lara (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Rena Lara, MS. The role requires precise data handling, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch or EMS training advantageous. Shift work, including nights and weekends, may be required to support all-hours operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to handle information accurately and under pressure.
• Familiarity with dispatch software and radio communication protocols.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Rena Lara, MS. The role requires precise data handling, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch or EMS training advantageous. Shift work, including nights and weekends, may be required to support all-hours operations.