Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Linthicum Heights, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical information flow. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and steadfast adherence to response plans across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Successful candidates will support diverse incidents including fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Familiarity with maps, data entry, and computer systems is advantageous.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Linthicum Heights, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical information flow. The role requires precise data entry, clear radio communication, and steadfast adherence to response plans across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers and maps, and may need fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training. Successful candidates will support diverse incidents including fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions