Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Frostproof, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, and capable of handling radio traffic and evolving incident details. Pre-employment checks and training may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication may be required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Radio communication

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Frostproof, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain clear communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, accurate with data entry, and capable of handling radio traffic and evolving incident details. Pre-employment checks and training may be required by the hiring agency.