Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Almond (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Almond, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

These roles may require availability for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources following established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Almond, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

These roles may require availability for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.