Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Batesburg-Leesville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Leesville, SC, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, maps, and computer systems proficiency, with possible dispatch certifications or EMS training required for specific assignments. Overtime and shift work are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Leesville, SC, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, maps, and computer systems proficiency, with possible dispatch certifications or EMS training required for specific assignments. Overtime and shift work are possible.