Fire Dispatcher - Salem 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Salem, SC is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical radio communications. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during emergencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and readiness for varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Dispatch training or certification may be required for some positions.
• Experience with fire communications preferred.

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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Salem, SC is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical radio communications. You will document reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during emergencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and readiness for varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.