Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jonesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jonesville, NC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role may require overnight shifts, weekend coverage, and readiness for major incidents.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED. Training such as fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch may be required for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular postings.
• Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Documentation

Incident coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

Incident-Management Coursework

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jonesville, NC is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role may require overnight shifts, weekend coverage, and readiness for major incidents.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED. Training such as fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch may be required for certain postings.