Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher | Overtime & Training

County Emergency Communications; Glenwood (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Glenwood, GA. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews and stations to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with dispatch software, and strong radio communication skills. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch knowledge may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with radio communication and computer systems is preferred.
• Ability to read maps and use dispatch software is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Glenwood, GA. The role involves receiving incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating with responding crews and stations to ensure rapid, accurate dispatch during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with dispatch software, and strong radio communication skills. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and the ability to work rotating shifts.