Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Laurel (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers in Laurel, FL. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining radio communications during emergency responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers in Laurel, FL. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, coordinating with responding units, and maintaining radio communications during emergency responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and certifications.