Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Headland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Headland, AL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map interpretation

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Headland, AL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training for specific postings.