Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Response & Radio Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; McCall Creek (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in MC Call Creek, MS. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific 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

Information management

Radio communications

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in MC Call Creek, MS. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel.