Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jackson, SC, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate fire and rescue responses, receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate action.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jackson, SC, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate fire and rescue responses, receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews to ensure rapid, accurate action.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some agencies require fire dispatch or EMS training