Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Stewart (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stewart, MS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses from a centralized communications desk. The dispatcher will handle incident reports, verify locations, and alert appropriate stations while maintaining accurate information flow.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with entry-level training provided as needed and fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with radio systems preferred.
• Ability to enter data accurately and quickly.

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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stewart, MS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses from a centralized communications desk. The dispatcher will handle incident reports, verify locations, and alert appropriate stations while maintaining accurate information flow.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, with entry-level training provided as needed and fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training preferred