Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatch professionals for duties in Hartwell, GA. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert stations, and coordinate resources using established response plans.

Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map familiarity, radio communication, and adherence to certification or training as needed by assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication

Data entry

Maps reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatch professionals for duties in Hartwell, GA. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert stations, and coordinate resources using established response plans.

Flexibility for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, map familiarity, radio communication, and adherence to certification or training as needed by assignments.