Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bivalve (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bivalve, MD, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to incident-management procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments. The position may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bivalve, MD, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to incident-management procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments. The position may require shift work, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with