Vital Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatchers in Villa Rica, GA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role may require shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training can be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fire Dispatchers in Villa Rica, GA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role may require shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training can be required for certain assignments.