Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Ops

County Emergency Communications; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ellijay, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers must maintain accurate incident details, follow established plans, and communicate clearly with responding crews.

Typical duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. Entry requires a high school diploma, with fire dispatch or EMS training beneficial for specific

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ellijay, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers must maintain accurate incident details, follow established plans, and communicate clearly with responding crews.

Typical duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels. Entry requires a high school diploma, with fire dispatch or EMS training beneficial for specific