Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response & Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Tylerton (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tylerton, MD seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear radio communication. Duties include receiving incident details, validating locations, and coordinating resources with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Strong communication and data entry accuracy are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch equipment using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay occupant and hazard information as conditions change.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Map reading tools

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tylerton, MD seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear radio communication. Duties include receiving incident details, validating locations, and coordinating resources with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and training in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for some assignments.