Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Park Hall (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Park Hall, MD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to join the operations team. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communications in line with established response plans.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

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

Maps

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS/maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Park Hall, MD, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to join the operations team. You will receive incident information, document reports, alert responding units, and maintain clear radio communications in line with established response plans.

This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.