Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Nags Head (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in North Carolina is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, log incident details, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes precise data entry, familiarity with computer systems, and ability to follow established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable handling maps, incident information, and using dispatch software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience may be required or training provided by employers.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in North Carolina is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, log incident details, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes precise data entry, familiarity with computer systems, and ability to follow established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable handling maps, incident information, and using dispatch software.