Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cedar Bluff (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cedarbluff, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio contact.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple channels, data entry accuracy, maps, and familiarity with dispatch software. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and fire dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communications

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized dispatch systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cedarbluff, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio contact.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple channels, data entry accuracy, maps, and familiarity with dispatch software. Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and fire dispatch training.