Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Washington, MS location. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems and be prepared for varied shifts,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED usually required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Training (preferred)

Tools

Radio communication systems

Map software basics

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a Washington, MS location. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training. Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems and be prepared for varied shifts,