Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for Beaufort, NC. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following approved plans. Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalency, with fire dispatch or EMS training beneficial. Roles may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offer opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers for Beaufort, NC. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following approved plans. Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalency, with fire dispatch or EMS training beneficial. Roles may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offer opportunities for professional