Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elkton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers in Elkton, FL to coordinate incident information and alert responding units. These roles require precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining situational awareness during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating resources, and monitoring unit status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Info management

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers in Elkton, FL to coordinate incident information and alert responding units. These roles require precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans while maintaining situational awareness during incidents.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating resources, and monitoring unit status.