Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Johnston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Johnston, SC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans to keep incident details current and crews informed.

Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, coordinating resources, and logging dispatch times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Familiarity with computer systems and data-entry accuracy is important.
• Strong communication skills, especially over radio and phone, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status during incidents.
• 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 and incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Johnston, SC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans to keep incident details current and crews informed.

Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, coordinating resources, and logging dispatch times.