Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Goshen (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Goshen, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and multitasking skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communication.

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

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Goshen, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, confirm locations, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires calm under pressure, strong data entry and multitasking skills, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.