Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Zirconia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Zirconia, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews on a busy fire dispatch console.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certification requirements may vary by assigning agency, with potential for

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Zirconia, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews on a busy fire dispatch console.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certification requirements may vary by assigning agency, with potential for