Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Scott, MS, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling, radio communication skills, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; dispatch training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps proficiency

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Scott, MS, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling, radio communication skills, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.