Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Crawford (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crawford, MS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle alarms, location verification, and resource assignment while communicating with responding units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers, maps, and radios, and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crawford, MS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle alarms, location verification, and resource assignment while communicating with responding units.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computers, maps, and radios, and may need fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.