Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Elko (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elko, GA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

You will handle incoming reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and support mutual-aid communications. Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required; shifts include overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency response coursework may be required for some 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Elko, GA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accuracy, and adherence to established response plans.

You will handle incoming reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and support mutual-aid communications. Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required; shifts include overtime.