Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher — Critical Ops

County Emergency Communications; Odessa (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Odessa, DE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction or prefer applicants with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Odessa, DE is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed during major incidents.