Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications Leader

911 Emergency Communications; Arlington (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Arlington, AL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, excellent radio clarity, and precise data entry. Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Experience with computer systems and accurate data entry is important.
• Fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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 units 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

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Arlington, AL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, excellent radio clarity, and precise data entry. Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for specific