Fire Dispatch Pro — Coordinate Life-Saving Responses

911 Emergency Communications; Ellerbe (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ellerbe, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical updates. Entry requirements include a high school diploma; some postings may require dispatch or EMS training and certification.

Qualifications

• Infrastructure requires basic computer systems familiarity and data entry accuracy.
• Applicants should be comfortable with maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information for responders.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when tasked.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ellerbe, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, monitoring channels, and relaying critical updates. Entry requirements include a high school diploma; some postings may require dispatch or EMS training and certification.