Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Atlanta is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and proficiency with radio systems and computer data entry. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is preferred.

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

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Atlanta is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and proficiency with radio systems and computer data entry. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.