Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Baconton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Baconton, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attentiveness to incident plans, and the ability to follow directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch may involve irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Baconton, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attentiveness to incident plans, and the ability to follow directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch may involve irregular hours, including nights and weekends.