Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Vienna (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vienna, GA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, relay instructions, and monitor ongoing operations from a central communications desk.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain 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.
• 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

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vienna, GA is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, relay instructions, and monitor ongoing operations from a central communications desk.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.