Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Richburg, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will document reports, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Required or preferred fire dispatch certifications may apply depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Mapping software

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Richburg, SC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will document reports, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures. Required or preferred fire dispatch certifications may apply depending on assignment.