Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Wabasso (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Florida seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Wabasso. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, relay critical information, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, are comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and have strong radio communication skills. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry; maps and radio communication proficiency.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatcher software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Florida seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Wabasso. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, relay critical information, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, are comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and have strong radio communication skills. Training and certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for certain assignments.