Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Leesburg (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Leesburg, AL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Leesburg, AL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.