Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Capshaw (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Capshaw, AL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating radio dispatches to units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong data-entry skills, and familiarity with computer systems and maps. Dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong ability to handle information accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Maps literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Capshaw, AL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating radio dispatches to units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong data-entry skills, and familiarity with computer systems and maps. Dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.