Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Vardaman (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vardaman, MS is seeking detail-oriented Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong computer and radio communication skills, and the ability to work irregular shifts, including nights and weekends. Training and certification may be provided by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Stress management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vardaman, MS is seeking detail-oriented Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong computer and radio communication skills, and the ability to work irregular shifts, including nights and weekends. Training and certification may be provided by the hiring agency.