Turin Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Turin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Turin, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, log details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma, with dispatch certifications preferred. The job requires computer systems proficiency, data entry accuracy, map interpretation, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communications is preferred.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Turin, GA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, log details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma, with dispatch certifications preferred. The job requires computer systems proficiency, data entry accuracy, map interpretation, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights.