Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cottageville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cottageville, SC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will document incidents, verify locations and risks, and dispatch apparatus in accordance with protocols.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications 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

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Cottageville, SC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will document incidents, verify locations and risks, and dispatch apparatus in accordance with protocols.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training and relevant certifications.