Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jacksons' Gap (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jacksons Gap, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and stay attentive during all hours, including overnight shifts and major incidents, ensuring reliable staffing and coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jacksons Gap, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and stay attentive during all hours, including overnight shifts and major incidents, ensuring reliable staffing and coverage.