Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon, NC Fire Dispatcher opportunities invite qualified applicants to join a dedicated fire communications team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, translating incident information into ready actions and maintaining constant radio contact.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, is common to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Macon, NC Fire Dispatcher opportunities invite qualified applicants to join a dedicated fire communications team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, translating incident information into ready actions and maintaining constant radio contact.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and following established response plans. Flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends, is common to cover major incidents.