Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Response

911 Emergency Communications; Boligee (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boligee Fire Department seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems, accurate data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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 accuracy

Computer systems

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Map software

Job description

Boligee Fire Department seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems, accurate data entry, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.