Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Florence, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio discipline. Dispatchers may work irregular shifts, including overnights and weekends, to support 24/7 fire service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience and training in fire communications can be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Florence, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio discipline. Dispatchers may work irregular shifts, including overnights and weekends, to support 24/7 fire service