Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Plymouth (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Plymouth, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to receive, document, and coordinate reports of fires, rescues, and hazards. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure timely responses.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible firefighting or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. You will work indoors at communications workstations, handling sensitive information and radio traffic around the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved 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 Plymouth, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to receive, document, and coordinate reports of fires, rescues, and hazards. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure timely responses.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible firefighting or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. You will work indoors at communications workstations, handling sensitive information and radio traffic around the