Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Role

County Emergency Communications; Panama City (FL); 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

County Emergency Communications in Panama City, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire, rescue and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, data accuracy, and the ability to follow established procedures while working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communication for everyday duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps reading

Computer systems

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Panama City, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire, rescue and hazard responses. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, data accuracy, and the ability to follow established procedures while working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.