Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Edwards (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses at Edwards, MS. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is typically required, with potential certification considerations based on assignment. Dispatchers may work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to cover incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses at Edwards, MS. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is typically required, with potential certification considerations based on assignment. Dispatchers may work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays to cover incidents.