Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bennett (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bennett, NC is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Successful candidates will handle incident details, maintain situational awareness, and support responders across all shifts, including potential overnight and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bennett, NC is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Successful candidates will handle incident details, maintain situational awareness, and support responders across all shifts, including potential overnight and weekend coverage.