Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Fairmount (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fairmount, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. This role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

You will work with local firefighting agencies, monitor incident status, document dispatches, and support 24/7 staffing needs. Practical experience with computer systems and maps is beneficial; relevant dispatch training may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience with radio communications is preferred.
• Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fairmount, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. This role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans.

You will work with local firefighting agencies, monitor incident status, document dispatches, and support 24/7 staffing needs. Practical experience with computer systems and maps is beneficial; relevant dispatch training may be required.