Fire Communications Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Albertville, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazmat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Requires high school diploma, comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; overtime and shift work are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification (preferred)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Albertville, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazmat incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Requires high school diploma, comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio protocols. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments; overtime and shift work are common.