Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Aberdeen (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Aberdeen, MS is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or GED); some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch courses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require fire dispatch 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Aberdeen, MS is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or GED); some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch courses.