Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hastings (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hastings, FL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, with a focus on accurate data handling and adherence to procedures.

Role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with dispatch software and maps, and potential certification in fire or EMS dispatch for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.
• Experience with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is beneficial.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hastings, FL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews, with a focus on accurate data handling and adherence to procedures.

Role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with dispatch software and maps, and potential certification in fire or EMS dispatch for certain assignments.