Fire Communications Dispatcher 24/7 Critical Ops

County Emergency Communications; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quitman, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications as part of a structured response plan.

Role responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with fire communications training is preferred for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

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 accuracy

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Quitman, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications as part of a structured response plan.

Role responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual-aid during major incidents.