Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Ingleside (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ingleside, MD seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role demands accuracy in data, clear radio interaction, and adherence to established procedures across shifts.

Dispatched duties cover fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and incident updates, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training 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

Clear radio comms

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ingleside, MD seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. The role demands accuracy in data, clear radio interaction, and adherence to established procedures across shifts.

Dispatched duties cover fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and incident updates, with potential overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Training and certifications may be required for specialized assignments.