Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Response Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in White, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Dispatcher roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in White, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Dispatcher roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for specialized assignments.