Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kingstree, SC, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch experience may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps/GIS

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kingstree, SC, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch training and EMS dispatch experience may be preferred.