Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Edward (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Edward, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Strong organization and data handling are essential to keep details current and aligned with established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch training or coursework

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communications systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Edward, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Strong organization and data handling are essential to keep details current and aligned with established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch training or coursework