Fire Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vidalia, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans while staying flexible during major incidents. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Documentation

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vidalia, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans while staying flexible during major incidents. Work may include night shifts, weekends, and overtime.