State Park Fire Communications Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Homeland Park (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher for assignments at State Park, SC. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating dispatch with stations and units to ensure rapid response.

Duty includes monitoring radio traffic, relaying hazard information, and coordinating mutual-aid as incidents develop. A high school diploma is commonly required, with dispatch training preferred for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher for assignments at State Park, SC. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, and coordinating dispatch with stations and units to ensure rapid response.

Duty includes monitoring radio traffic, relaying hazard information, and coordinating mutual-aid as incidents develop. A high school diploma is commonly required, with dispatch training preferred for specific postings.