Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rainsville, AL seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and be prepared for shift work including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rainsville, AL seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and be prepared for shift work including nights and weekends.