Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elloree (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elloree, SC seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide training.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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 communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Elloree, SC seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.