Fire Dispatch & Incident Coordination Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Lovejoy (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lovejoy, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; dispatchers must keep incident details current while following response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch operations may require staffing at all hours, including overnight, weekends, holidays,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.

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

Information management

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lovejoy, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication; dispatchers must keep incident details current while following response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Fire dispatch operations may require staffing at all hours, including overnight, weekends, holidays,