Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications & Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Philipp (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatch personnel to coordinate emergency responses in Philipp, MS. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring communications to manage incidents efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some positions.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatch personnel to coordinate emergency responses in Philipp, MS. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring communications to manage incidents efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.