Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Kokomo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kokomo, MS, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident details. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responders, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

The role requires strong data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work under pressure, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire/EMD training may be required for particular assignments.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire/EMD training

Emergency Medical Dispatch training

Tools

CAD software

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kokomo, MS, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident details. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert responders, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure rapid, accurate communication.

The role requires strong data entry, radio discipline, and the ability to work under pressure, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required by the hiring agency.