Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hudson, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and relay critical information. You will handle incident reports, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain calm, accurate communications under pressure.

Employment involves shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong data entry, radio operation, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Some employers require fire communications training or related coursework.
• Strong data entry and computer literacy are important.

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 and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio equipment operation

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hudson, NC seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and relay critical information. You will handle incident reports, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain calm, accurate communications under pressure.

Employment involves shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong data entry, radio operation, and multitasking abilities.