Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Airy, MD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mount Airy, MD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.