Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Leakesville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Leakesville, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications during incidents. This role requires accuracy, composure, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid while ensuring timely updates to responders and supervisors.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps and navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Leakesville, MS seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications during incidents. This role requires accuracy, composure, and adherence to established procedures.

Responsibilities include receiving incident details, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating mutual aid while ensuring timely updates to responders and supervisors.