Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Silver Creek (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Silver Creek, MS seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail, solid computer skills, and comfort with maps and radio systems.

Scheduling may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to support continuous coverage. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch certification or EMS training preferred for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfortable with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks; alert stations and dispatch apparatus.
• 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

Computer literacy

Maps

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Silver Creek, MS seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires attention to detail, solid computer skills, and comfort with maps and radio systems.

Scheduling may include overnight, weekends, and holidays to support continuous coverage. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch certification or EMS training preferred for certain assignments.