Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Clinton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Clinton, Alabama is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews according to procedures.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and staffing can include overnight,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Computer systems familiarity

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Clinton, Alabama is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews according to procedures.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments, and staffing can include overnight,