Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Darlington (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Darlington, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Expect duties that include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources while following established procedures and directions from supervisors. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Darlington, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Expect duties that include documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources while following established procedures and directions from supervisors. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.