Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Purlear (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Purlear, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher positions to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Work may include night shifts, overtime, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Some employers seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication required.

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

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Purlear, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher positions to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Work may include night shifts, overtime, and on-call coverage.