Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Response)

911 Emergency Communications; Hodges (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

911 Emergency Communications in Hodges, Alabama is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification and EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification and emergency medical dispatch training 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.

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Hodges, Alabama is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification and EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.