Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Lumber City (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lumber City, GA. This position coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazards by receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources.

Dispatchers must maintain radio communications and follow established incident plans. The role involves shift work, potential overnight, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities for data accuracy and timely updates to incident records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Lumber City, GA. This position coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazards by receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources.

Dispatchers must maintain radio communications and follow established incident plans. The role involves shift work, potential overnight, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities for data accuracy and timely updates to incident records.