Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Byron, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include alerting units, verifying locations, monitoring status, and coordinating additional resources. Training may be required, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic emergency environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with computer systems and accurate data entry is preferred.
• 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 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Byron, GA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires precise data handling and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include alerting units, verifying locations, monitoring status, and coordinating additional resources. Training may be required, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic emergency environment.