Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Crystal Springs (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Crystal Springs, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires accurate data entry, map verification, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Overtime and varied shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires strong attention to detail and calm under pressure.
• Clear radio communication and concise reporting are essential.
• Accurate data entry and map reading abilities are required.
• Ability to multitask across multiple incidents and channels.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information to ensure accurate response.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progression.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as assigned.
• Record dispatch times and key incident updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Crystal Springs, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will manage incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires accurate data entry, map verification, and adherence to established response plans under supervision from authorized personnel. Overtime and varied shifts are part of the role.