Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Round O, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy with data entry, maps, and adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles require dispatch certification.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.
• Knowledge of maps and radio communications.

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
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates

Skills

Clear communication

Organization

Radio operations

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Round O, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy with data entry, maps, and adherence to established plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and