Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maryland seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from initial incident reports. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor channels to ensure safe and timely actions.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMT training is preferred. Roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime.”

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for some roles.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maryland seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from initial incident reports. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor channels to ensure safe and timely actions.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; additional fire dispatch or EMT training is preferred. Roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime.”