Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Laytonsville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Laytonsville, MD. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications invites applications for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Laytonsville, MD. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.