Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Response Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Omega (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Omega, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with attention to incident details and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Omega, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with attention to incident details and adherence to established response plans. Dispatch work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during