Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Grant (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Grant, AL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire response and support crews. You will receive incident information, document details, and relay critical updates via radio, ensuring accurate data and timely alerts.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work indoors at a communications center around the clock. Training may be provided, with certification requirements depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Grant, AL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire response and support crews. You will receive incident information, document details, and relay critical updates via radio, ensuring accurate data and timely alerts.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work indoors at a communications center around the clock. Training may be provided, with certification requirements depending on the assignment.