Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lyons (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, GA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

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.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, GA seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.