Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Dixie, GA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm decision-making under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with opportunities for ongoing

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dixie, GA seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm decision-making under pressure. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with opportunities for ongoing