Now Hiring: Fire Telecommunicators for Charlotte Fire

 
Applications open through July 25, 2025 
Apply now: Fire Telecommunicators Jobs

When the tone drops and sirens scream into the night, it all begins with a voice. Calm, steady, focused. That voice belongs to a Charlotte Fire Telecommunicator, the critical first link in our city’s chain of emergency response. 

They don’t ride on fire trucks. They don’t hold hoses. But they are lifesavers. 

In a small room filled with screens, radios, and urgency, Charlotte’s Fire Telecommunicators guide our crews through the chaos. A call about a trapped family. A house filling with smoke. A medical emergency with seconds to spare. These are the moments when lives hang in the balance, and the voice on the other end becomes a lifeline. 

Charlotte Fire is now hiring Fire Telecommunicators, and we’re looking for people who can stay calm under pressure, listen with purpose, and think fast. People who are ready to become the unseen heroes behind every rescue. 

Focused and ready, a Charlotte Fire Telecommunicator manages radio traffic and call intake to keep first responders connected and informed. 

What to Expect: 

• Paid, comprehensive training including 8 weeks at our Fire Training Academy 

• Real-time emergency response coordination with firefighters and medics 

• Rotating shifts in a high-tech, high-impact environment 

• The pride of knowing you made the difference between chaos and control 

Wearing the Charlotte Fire badge with pride, this team member plays a vital role in connecting community members in crisis with the help they need. 

Starting pay: $26.59 per hour. 
Schedule: Day, evening, or night shifts with overtime opportunities 

You bring: 

• A high school diploma or GED 

• A valid driver’s license 

• The ability to remain cool, compassionate, and quick on your feet 

You’ll earn: 

• APCO Telecommunicator certifications 

• A vital role in one of the fastest-growing cities in America 

• The respect of a department that depends on your voice 

Charlotte Fire Telecommunicators are trained to stay calm under pressure while working behind the scenes to support life-saving efforts. 

Apply today and be the voice that makes the difference:  

APPLY HERE