Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Madden (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Madden, MS seeks an attentive Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident data. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations from a communications workstation.

Role may require dispatch certification or EMS training for certain assignments, with shifts that may cover nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure full-time coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Madden, MS seeks an attentive Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident data. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations from a communications workstation.

Role may require dispatch certification or EMS training for certain assignments, with shifts that may cover nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure full-time coverage.