Fire Dispatcher — Real-Time Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Wheeler (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wheeler, MS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-conditions responses. You will receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following approved plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch training or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and 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

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wheeler, MS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-conditions responses. You will receive incident reports, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following approved plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio operations. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some postings may require fire dispatch training or certification.