Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Alpine (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Alpine, AL. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, confirming incident locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across radio channels and units.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with possible dispatch certification. Some assignments may demand EMS dispatch training and strong computer/data-entry skills; shifts can include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Organized information handling

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Alpine, AL. The role involves receiving and documenting reports of fires, confirming incident locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status across radio channels and units.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with possible dispatch certification. Some assignments may demand EMS dispatch training and strong computer/data-entry skills; shifts can include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.