Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Operations

County Emergency Communications; McLain (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in MC Lain, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for some 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in MC Lain, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for some assignments.