Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Webster (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Webster, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires meticulous information handling and adherence to established response plans, with duties including incident verification, resource alerting, and continuous status updates.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training may be required for certain postings.
• Strong computer, data entry, and map-reading abilities; comfortable with radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; alert stations and dispatch units.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay changing information to crews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Webster, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires meticulous information handling and adherence to established response plans, with duties including incident verification, resource alerting, and continuous status updates.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.