Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Calhoun, GA, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training, with computer systems and maps proficiency. Fire dispatch roles may require certifications and EMS dispatch coursework; staff may work overnight shifts and be on-call during

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

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Radio systems

GPS/maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Calhoun, GA, seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant dispatch training, with computer systems and maps proficiency. Fire dispatch roles may require certifications and EMS dispatch coursework; staff may work overnight shifts and be on-call during