Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Rains (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rains, SC offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and radio communication, with incident details kept current while following established response plans.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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 or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rains, SC offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and radio communication, with incident details kept current while following established response plans.