Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Shifts & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks experienced fire dispatch personnel for the Miami Lakes area. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, dispatch appropriate units, and maintain meticulous incident logs using radio and computer systems.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, calm communication under pressure, and coordination with responding crews. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain postings, with shifts including nights and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for assignments.
• EMD training and incident management coursework can be needed.

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

Radio communications

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks experienced fire dispatch personnel for the Miami Lakes area. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, dispatch appropriate units, and maintain meticulous incident logs using radio and computer systems.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, calm communication under pressure, and coordination with responding crews. Certification in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain postings, with shifts including nights and