Impactful 24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Lanett (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lanett, AL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lanett, AL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio equipment.