Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lochloosa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lochloosa, FL is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lochloosa, FL is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.