Fire Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Forsyth, GA is seeking fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have strong data entry skills, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established procedures. This role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to transcribe incident details accurately and quickly.
• Proficiency with computer systems and radios for dispatch.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Information processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Forsyth, GA is seeking fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have strong data entry skills, calm under pressure, and the ability to follow established procedures. This role may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.