Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mississippi is seeking qualified individuals to operate as fire dispatchers in Byram. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining radio communications and incident details for responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work shifting hours in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Radio operations

Data entry

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mississippi is seeking qualified individuals to operate as fire dispatchers in Byram. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining radio communications and incident details for responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work shifting hours in a high-stress environment.