Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Lancaster, SC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized dispatch workstation.

The role requires attention to detail, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments; overtime and irregular

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or 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 or GED

Job description

Lancaster, SC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized dispatch workstation.

The role requires attention to detail, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments; overtime and irregular