Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Warrenton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warrenton, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources to respond to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Dispatchers must maintain clear radio communications, document updates, and coordinate with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training or certification often preferred or required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Emergency communications systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warrenton, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources to respond to fires, rescues, and hazards.

Dispatchers must maintain clear radio communications, document updates, and coordinate with responding crews. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training or certification often preferred or required for specialized assignments.