Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications & Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Rockdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Coral Gables, FL. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating responses with fire units. Dispatchers must monitor radio channels, manage unit availability, and relay critical information to responders.

The position may require 24/7 scheduling and overtime during major incidents. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and should be comfortable with computers, data entry,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Coral Gables, FL. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, verifying locations, and coordinating responses with fire units. Dispatchers must monitor radio channels, manage unit availability, and relay critical information to responders.

The position may require 24/7 scheduling and overtime during major incidents. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED and should be comfortable with computers, data entry,