Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Sautee (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Sautee Nacoochee, GA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident logs. You will manage radio communications, verify locations, alert responding units, and monitor status across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with potential fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer literacy, data entry accuracy, and calm under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Sautee Nacoochee, GA is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident logs. You will manage radio communications, verify locations, alert responding units, and monitor status across shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with potential fire dispatch or EMS training. Computer literacy, data entry accuracy, and calm under pressure are essential for success.