Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Ponce de Leon (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ponce De Leon, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across channels.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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

Clear communication

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ponce De Leon, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher specialists to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status across channels.

Applicants should be proficient with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework.