Fire Dispatch Specialist - Rapid Response & Radio Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brooksville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brooksville, MS is hiring Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. This role supports fire services by receiving incident details, alerting units, and tracking response status during incidents.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with radios and computer systems, and prepared for flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brooksville, MS is hiring Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. This role supports fire services by receiving incident details, alerting units, and tracking response status during incidents.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with radios and computer systems, and prepared for flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.