Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ware Shoals (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Ware Shoals, SC. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information management, adherence to response plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Ware Shoals, SC. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The position emphasizes organized information management, adherence to response plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.