Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Operations)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashburn, GA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and timely information updates. Positions may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Information management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashburn, GA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and timely information updates. Positions may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage.