Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Port St. Lucie, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses and manage incident information. The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; familiarity with maps and computer systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required.
• 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 accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Port St. Lucie, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire service responses and manage incident information. The role emphasizes precise data entry, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments; familiarity with maps and computer systems is essential.