Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Little Mountain (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Little Mountain, SC. You will receive incident reports, document details, and coordinate with fire units to ensure rapid response and safety.

This role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and be called for major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher for Little Mountain, SC. You will receive incident reports, document details, and coordinate with fire units to ensure rapid response and safety.

This role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatchers may work overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and be called for major incidents.