Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; North Beach (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in North Beach, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves receiving information, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness across responding units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications may be required for certain assignments, and readiness for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in North Beach, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves receiving information, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness across responding units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications may be required for certain assignments, and readiness for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.