Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro (Overtime)

County Emergency Communications; Myrtle (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance access

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Myrtle, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• 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 and access information, and report risks accurately.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Accurate data entry

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Myrtle, MS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while staying available for overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.