Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alabama seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a staffed dispatch console.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alabama seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews from a staffed dispatch console.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work varied shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.