Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Incident Communicator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Seagrove, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

This on-site role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies may offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain 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

911 Emergency Communications in Seagrove, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies.

This on-site role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.