Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Support)

911 Emergency Communications; Nanjemoy (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nanjemoy, MD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, validating locations, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications under established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, able to work shift schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays, and ready to comply with training and certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some postings offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with map data, incident reporting, and radio communications is often valued.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch responders using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay critical updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications and record dispatch times and movements.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Radio procedures

Situational awareness

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nanjemoy, MD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident reports, validating locations, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications under established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, able to work shift schedules that include nights, weekends, and holidays, and ready to comply with training and certification