Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cofield (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cofield, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain two-way radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with potential shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Organized handling of information and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cofield, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain two-way radio communications with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accuracy in data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with potential shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.