Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Balm, FL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Some postings may request fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch credentials. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays depending on incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, accurate 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Balm, FL, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Some postings may request fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch credentials. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays depending on incidents.