Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Operations & Alerts

911 Emergency Communications; South Vinemont (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Vinemont, AL location. You will receive incident information, maintain radio communications, and alert appropriate resources according to established plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while following directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access info, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Vinemont, AL location. You will receive incident information, maintain radio communications, and alert appropriate resources according to established plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while following directions from authorized personnel.