Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oakland, MS seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and vigilance for evolving conditions. Some agencies offer training plus potential night, weekend, and holiday shifts to support around-the-clock coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Dispatchers should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Emergency dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oakland, MS seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and vigilance for evolving conditions. Some agencies offer training plus potential night, weekend, and holiday shifts to support around-the-clock coverage.