Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Dispatch & Overtime Pay

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Townsville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from Townsville, NC. Duties include receiving incident details, alerting stations, and maintaining accurate records while following established plans.

Role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and the ability to work at all hours, including nights and holidays. Training and ongoing certifications may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from Townsville, NC. Duties include receiving incident details, alerting stations, and maintaining accurate records while following established plans.

Role requires strong organizational skills, clear radio communication, and the ability to work at all hours, including nights and holidays. Training and ongoing certifications may be provided as needed.