Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warner Robins, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication. These roles require organized information handling and adherence to incident response plans.

Dispatchers may work at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and must stay current with incident details and assigned tasks while maintaining radio discipline and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warner Robins, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication. These roles require organized information handling and adherence to incident response plans.

Dispatchers may work at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and must stay current with incident details and assigned tasks while maintaining radio discipline and data accuracy.