Fire Dispatch Specialist - Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bucks Canyon (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bucks, AL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to support fire services with incident coordination, alerting resources, and ongoing radio communications. This role demands meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and adherence to established response plans.

Training may be provided, and shifts can include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be ready to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where every second counts and teamwork is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to read maps and communicate clearly over radio.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bucks, AL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to support fire services with incident coordination, alerting resources, and ongoing radio communications. This role demands meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and adherence to established response plans.

Training may be provided, and shifts can include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should be ready to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where every second counts and teamwork is