Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Harvest (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals for Harvest, AL. You will receive and document fire and rescue reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor communications to support responders.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent radio communication, and accurate data entry. Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, maps and radio communication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; coordinate resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer-aast dispatch systems

Job description

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Harvest

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Harvest, AL
• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency’s eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified