Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clinton, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

This position may require working around-the-clock shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous emergency coverage. Strong data accuracy and computer literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clinton, MS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

This position may require working around-the-clock shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous emergency coverage. Strong data accuracy and computer literacy are essential.