Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Dispatch & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Conyers, GA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across all shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Training may be provided by employer, some positions seek experienced dispatchers.
• Ability to use computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communications

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Conyers, GA is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert responders, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment across all shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required.