24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bristol (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bristol, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Ideal candidates will handle incident details accurately, maintain radio discipline, and follow established emergency procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, recording actions, and coordinating mutual-aid communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Data entry

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bristol, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Ideal candidates will handle incident details accurately, maintain radio discipline, and follow established emergency procedures.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, recording actions, and coordinating mutual-aid communications.