Fire Dispatch Specialist | 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ringgold, GA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert responders, and maintain radio communications for ongoing incidents.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, familiarity with dispatch systems, and the ability to handle long shifts including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Strong radio communication and data-entry skills.
• Ability to read maps and operate dispatch software.

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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ringgold, GA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert responders, and maintain radio communications for ongoing incidents.

This role requires strong organization, accurate data entry, familiarity with dispatch systems, and the ability to handle long shifts including nights and holidays.