Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ruleville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ruleville, Mississippi seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting apparatus, and monitoring status across channels.

The role supports 24/7 operations including overnight and weekend shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and radio systems, and relevant dispatch training as

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ruleville, Mississippi seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting apparatus, and monitoring status across channels.

The role supports 24/7 operations including overnight and weekend shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and radio systems, and relevant dispatch training as