Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Wadley (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wadley, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications to responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and calm, precise communication under pressure. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime based on incidents and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; firefighting dispatch training may be required for some postings.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wadley, GA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications to responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and calm, precise communication under pressure. Work schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime based on incidents and staffing needs.