Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Suches (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Suches, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include recording incidents, alerting units, and monitoring status across channels. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Suches, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include recording incidents, alerting units, and monitoring status across channels. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments.