Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Communications Hero

911 Emergency Communications; Varnell (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Varnell, GA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Applicants must be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Professional ability to communicate clearly via radio and telephone.
• Accurate data entry and map reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 handling

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Varnell, GA, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Applicants must be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.