Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Young Harris, GA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, with clear radio communication and the ability to handle incident details according to established plans. Staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Young Harris, GA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Applicants should be organized, with clear radio communication and the ability to handle incident details according to established plans. Staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.