Fire Dispatcher: Rapid, Precise Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Oconee, GA to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Employment features include varied shifts, potential night/weekend work, and ongoing training to maintain certifications. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework; background

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. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Oconee, GA to coordinate fire service responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans.

Employment features include varied shifts, potential night/weekend work, and ongoing training to maintain certifications. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework; background