24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Montgomery Village, MD to coordinate emergency responses and maintain radio communications. This role supports fire services with incident documentation, alerts, and resource coordination, requiring composure and precise information handling.

You'll work from a dispatch workstation, monitor multiple channels, and follow established response plans, with eligibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Fire communications training may be required for certain postings.

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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher in Montgomery Village, MD to coordinate emergency responses and maintain radio communications. This role supports fire services with incident documentation, alerts, and resource coordination, requiring composure and precise information handling.

You'll work from a dispatch workstation, monitor multiple channels, and follow established response plans, with eligibility for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.