Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Emergency Response)

911 Emergency Communications; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Camden, SC seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication to support fire services during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for specific 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

Map reading

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training (preferred)

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer literacy

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Camden, SC seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate emergencies, maintain incident details, and communicate with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication to support fire services during incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.