Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cairo (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cairo, GA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain communications with crews.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training or certifications may be required for specific assignments, and shift coverage can include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cairo, GA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert responding units, and maintain communications with crews.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training or certifications may be required for specific assignments, and shift coverage can include nights and weekends.