Fire Dispatcher – Heflin, AL (Emergency Communications)

911 Emergency Communications; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Heflin, Alabama seeks a qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident records. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication under demanding conditions.

Dispatched duties include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating with mutual‑aid resources while complying with established response plans and oversight from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Experience with radio communications and accurate 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Heflin, Alabama seeks a qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident records. The role requires meticulous information handling and clear radio communication under demanding conditions.

Dispatched duties include verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring status, and coordinating with mutual‑aid resources while complying with established response plans and oversight from authorized personnel.