Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Jonas Ridge (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jonas Ridge, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher roles to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow plans, and stay connected with responding crews.

These positions may require 24/7 coverage, with schedules that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents to ensure rapid activation of resources and safe operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jonas Ridge, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher roles to coordinate responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communication. Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow plans, and stay connected with responding crews.

These positions may require 24/7 coverage, with schedules that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents to ensure rapid activation of resources and safe operations.