Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Malcolm, Alabama. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with additional dispatch training or EMS courses often desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access, and risks; alert stations and units.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status; relay updates.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to support Malcolm, Alabama. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions, receiving incident information and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with additional dispatch training or EMS courses often desired.