Fire Dispatch Specialist – Real-Time Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with potential required dispatch certifications. The role may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

County Emergency Communications in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with potential required dispatch certifications. The role may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.