Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Rolling Fork (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rolling Fork, Mississippi seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

These roles may require shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with computer systems and radio equipment familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rolling Fork, Mississippi seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

These roles may require shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with computer systems and radio equipment familiarity preferred.