Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Van Vleet (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Van Vleet, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans, with the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Strong attention to detail for incident data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio and telephone.

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

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Van Vleet, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and strict adherence to response plans, with the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.