Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; New Zion (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in New Zion, SC, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in New Zion, SC, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.