Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Talmo (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Talmo, GA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role requires accuracy, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Talmo, GA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across radio channels.

The role requires accuracy, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.