Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Monrovia (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Monrovia, MD seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio dispatch. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required for entry.
• Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Monrovia, MD seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio dispatch. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.