Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; D'Iberville (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Diberville, MS is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to ensure accurate incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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

Computer literacy

Maps familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Diberville, MS is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to ensure accurate incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.