Emergency Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Upper Falls (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Upper Falls, MD to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication under established plans. The position involves working shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Upper Falls, MD to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear communication under established plans. The position involves working shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime to support major incidents.