Fire Dispatcher - Critical Communications & 24/7 Shift Coverage

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Pelham (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pelham, GA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintaining incident details and radio communications in accordance with plans and directives.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch training and certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required for entry.
• Dispatch training or certifications may be preferred for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Clear radio communication

Information organization

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Pelham, GA. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintaining incident details and radio communications in accordance with plans and directives.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and recording updates. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch training and certifications preferred.