Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Operations)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fulton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fulton seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework preferred.
• Emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some roles.

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 procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fulton seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred. Work may include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime opportunities.