Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pawleys Island (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks capable Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information from Pawleys Island, SC. Dispatchers will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments. Schedule may include overnight shifts and overtime depending on major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks capable Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information from Pawleys Island, SC. Dispatchers will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; additional fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments. Schedule may include overnight shifts and overtime depending on major incidents.