Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Rhodhiss (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Rhodhiss, NC. This role involves documenting incidents and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status across shifts, including nights and holidays. A high school diploma and comfort with data systems are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Rhodhiss, NC. This role involves documenting incidents and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status across shifts, including nights and holidays. A high school diploma and comfort with data systems are required.