Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lake Monroe (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lady Lake, FL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Strong data entry, computer skills, and radio communications are required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lady Lake, FL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Strong data entry, computer skills, and radio communications are required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.