Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenbelt, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications across responding crews. The role requires handling incident information, routing resources, and adhering to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with shifts covering major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenbelt, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications across responding crews. The role requires handling incident information, routing resources, and adhering to established response plans.

Dispatchers may work all hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with shifts covering major incidents.