Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Stevenson, MD is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Map reading

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Stevenson, MD is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, monitoring channels, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring accurate data entry.