Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Trion (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Trion, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, radio equipment, and data entry for incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek dispatched professionals with fire communications training.
• Experience with emergency communications and radio protocols is a plus.

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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Trion, GA seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some roles may require fire dispatch training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, radio equipment, and data entry for incidents.