Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Fork (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fork, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status through radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer data entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential, with shift work including nights and overtime.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fork, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. duties include receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status through radio channels.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer data entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential, with shift work including nights and overtime.