Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Crisis Coordination Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Liberty, NC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, maintain radio communications, and ensure details are current according to approved plans.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers require fire dispatch training or certification.
• Familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps.
• Emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Liberty, NC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, maintain radio communications, and ensure details are current according to approved plans.

This role requires organized information handling and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.