Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Radio Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Rome (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rome, MS is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant training preferred.
• Experience with radio dispatch and data entry.
• Certification 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rome, MS is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires strong organizational skills, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.