Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Ops Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications offers a Fire Dispatcher opportunity in Locust Grove, GA. This role coordinates fire responses, documents incidents, and maintains clear radio communication within established plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications offers a Fire Dispatcher opportunity in Locust Grove, GA. This role coordinates fire responses, documents incidents, and maintains clear radio communication within established plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.