Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Tyrone (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Tyrone, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, alert resources, and maintain radio communication. Duties include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual aid.

The role may require night and weekend shifts, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and additional dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Tyrone, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, alert resources, and maintain radio communication. Duties include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating mutual aid.

The role may require night and weekend shifts, with overtime during major incidents. A high school diploma is commonly required, and additional dispatch training may be needed for specific assignments.