Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies in Williams, SC. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency dispatch training may be required for some 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

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies in Williams, SC. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Work may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage during major incidents.