Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vandiver, AL is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units. You’ll work at a busy communications center, maintaining accurate incident records and staying calm under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may receive entry-level instruction or seek specialized fire communications training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Information organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vandiver, AL is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor units. You’ll work at a busy communications center, maintaining accurate incident records and staying calm under pressure.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may receive entry-level instruction or seek specialized fire communications training.