Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Willards (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Willards, MD, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Willards, MD, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.