Round-the-Clock Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Waco (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Waco, GA is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will maintain incident details, communicate with responding crews, and follow established response plans while staying organized and precise.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training to special assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire dispatch training

EMS dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Waco, GA is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will maintain incident details, communicate with responding crews, and follow established response plans while staying organized and precise.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training to special assignments.