Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Fort Deposit (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support Fort Deposit, AL operations. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with maps, computers, and radio systems. Training and certifications may be required depending on the position and shift needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.
• 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 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support Fort Deposit, AL operations. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with maps, computers, and radio systems. Training and certifications may be required depending on the position and shift needs.