Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mineral Bluff, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding crews. The role involves handling incident information, ensuring accuracy, and following established response plans with authorized personnel.

Fire dispatchers may work various shifts, including nights and weekends, while remaining available for major incidents and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks; relay information to appropriate units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; record dispatch times and updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Map software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mineral Bluff, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and communicate with responding crews. The role involves handling incident information, ensuring accuracy, and following established response plans with authorized personnel.

Fire dispatchers may work various shifts, including nights and weekends, while remaining available for major incidents and overtime.