Impactful 24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mountain Home (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mountain Home, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting units, and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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

Communication

Multitasking

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mountain Home, NC seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting units, and maintaining clear communications with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments. Work may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.