Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Durant, MS seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, under supervision of authorized personnel.

Applicants may be required to work varying shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents, with extensive computer and radio system use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

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 communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Durant, MS seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, under supervision of authorized personnel.

Applicants may be required to work varying shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and during major incidents, with extensive computer and radio system use.