Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Unadilla (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Unadilla, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire responses, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communications. Dispatchers handle incident details, follow response plans, and communicate with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS incident management training for

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Unadilla, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire responses, alert resources, and maintain critical radio communications. Dispatchers handle incident details, follow response plans, and communicate with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS incident management training for