Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Scotts (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Scotts, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems and maps. Entry may involve shifts that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Scotts, NC is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems and maps. Entry may involve shifts that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime,