Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Riceboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Riceboro, GA seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and manage critical information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, multitasking, and familiarity with dispatch software. Training and certification are often provided, with readiness for varying shifts and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Proficiency with computer systems and accurate data entry is essential.
• Familiarity with radio communication and incident-reporting procedures is needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during major incidents.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Geographic information systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Riceboro, GA seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and manage critical information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong data entry, multitasking, and familiarity with dispatch software. Training and certification are often provided, with readiness for varying shifts and on-call coverage.