Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Pamplico (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Pamplico, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio comms. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Data entry

Attention to detail

Emergency response procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Pamplico, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio comms. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.