Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Effingham (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Effingham, SC, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail oriented, and able to follow established response plans while communicating clearly under pressure. Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction to new dispatchers.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Effingham, SC, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail oriented, and able to follow established response plans while communicating clearly under pressure. Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.