Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Governors Club (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Alexander, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with potential for shift work including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Alexander, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with potential for shift work including