Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Garden City (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established procedures. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatcher-specific training may be needed for some assignments.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, AL seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established procedures. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatcher-specific training may be needed for some assignments.