Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Satartia (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Satartia, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

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

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Satartia, MS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Applicants should be prepared for all-hours staffing, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.