Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; La Crosse (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in La Crosse, FL to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans, with potential for varied shifts to cover all hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for particular assignments.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch training can be required.
• Incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.

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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in La Crosse, FL to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans, with potential for varied shifts to cover all hours.