Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications (All Shifts)

911 Emergency Communications; Ashville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ashville, AL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining active communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments. This position may require working at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ashville, AL is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining active communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; dispatch certifications may be required for certain assignments. This position may require working at all hours, including overnights, weekends, and major incident coverage.