Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hallandale Beach is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a fixed-location dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to operate maps and radio communications.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hallandale Beach is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a fixed-location dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.