Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Gattman (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gattman, MS seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews across shifts.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for overnight and weekend schedules. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, with fire dispatch or EMS training

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gattman, MS seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews across shifts.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and readiness for overnight and weekend schedules. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, with fire dispatch or EMS training