Round-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jonas Ridge (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Jonas Ridge, NC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, data entry, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies may accept equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• 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

Computer literacy

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Jonas Ridge, NC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, data entry, and adherence to response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments, and shifts can include nights, weekends, and