Fire Communications Dispatcher – Night & Weekend Shifts

911 Emergency Communications; Falkville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to receive, document, and relay critical incident details. You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and coordinate resources during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with ongoing training and potential certification in fire dispatch. Evening and overnight shifts may be required in this demanding public-safety role.

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.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to receive, document, and relay critical incident details. You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and coordinate resources during emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with ongoing training and potential certification in fire dispatch. Evening and overnight shifts may be required in this demanding public-safety role.