Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Garnett (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Garnett, South Carolina, are open to candidates who can coordinate emergency responses with clear radio communication and precise data entry. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responders across stations.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments. Some positions include overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required or commonly required.
• Some employers require fire dispatch training or certifications.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio comms.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks and relay to responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Record dispatch times and movements for after-action review.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Communicate changes to occupants and responders clearly.
• Support incident management with accurate data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Radio protocol

Data entry

Maps reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Garnett, South Carolina, are open to candidates who can coordinate emergency responses with clear radio communication and precise data entry. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting responders across stations.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments. Some positions include overnight and weekend shifts.