Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hamilton (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, MS is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a centralized communications center. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain lines of communication with responding crews.

The role demands strong organization, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication, with duties spanning incident documentation, dispatch operations, and coordination of responses during major events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, and maps.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hamilton, MS is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a centralized communications center. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain lines of communication with responding crews.

The role demands strong organization, accurate data entry, and clear radio communication, with duties spanning incident documentation, dispatch operations, and coordination of responses during major events.