Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Carrollton (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Carrollton, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Carrollton, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.