Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Maugansville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Maugansville, MD to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with the ability to follow established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Information management

Following procedures

Interagency coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Maugansville, MD to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with the ability to follow established response plans under directions from authorized personnel.