Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications & Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Glennville, GA is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current per established plans.

Position may require night shifts and overtime to cover major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required.
• Fire dispatch training or coursework may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Glennville, GA is seeking capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and keeping incident details current per established plans.

Position may require night shifts and overtime to cover major incidents. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps, with fire dispatch training potentially required for certain assignments.