Fire Dispatcher — Overtime & Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Waleska (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waleska, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training; shifts can include nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to interpret maps and relay information clearly.
• Familiarity with radio communication protocols.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Waleska, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews, following established plans.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMS training; shifts can include nights, weekends,