Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spartanburg, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings provide entry‑level instruction. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some postings provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Skills

Computer skills

Maps and data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spartanburg, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings provide entry‑level instruction. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.