Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications & Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Florida seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to response plans. Training includes dispatch protocols and ongoing certifications as required by the assigning agency.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiar with maps and radio communication.
• 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.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Florida seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires meticulous data handling, calm under pressure, and strict adherence to response plans. Training includes dispatch protocols and ongoing certifications as required by the assigning agency.