Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Sand Hill (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sandhill, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans while supporting responding crews.

Dispatched duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communications across channels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sandhill, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans while supporting responding crews.

Dispatched duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communications across channels.