All-Hours Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Responders & Alerts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Street (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Street, MD. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication and strict adherence to procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems; some agencies require fire dispatch training or EMT dispatch coursework. Evening and overnight shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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; may require fire dispatch certification.

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 systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Street, MD. The role coordinates responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions with clear radio communication and strict adherence to procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems; some agencies require fire dispatch training or EMT dispatch coursework. Evening and overnight shifts may apply.