Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

911 Emergency Communications; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in South Daytona, FL. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incidents to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher in South Daytona, FL. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring incidents to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.