Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications - Waverly

911 Emergency Communications; Waverly (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Waverly, AL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. This on-site role requires quick data entry, maps handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required based on incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Waverly, AL seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate firefighting responses, manage incident details, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews. This on-site role requires quick data entry, maps handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required based on incidents.