Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Minneola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Minneola, FL to coordinate emergency responses, maintain incident records, and support frontline crews.

Responsibilities include documentation, radio communications, resource dispatch, and mutual-aid coordination, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to plans. The role may involve varied shifts to cover all hours of operation.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Communication

Data entry

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Minneola, FL to coordinate emergency responses, maintain incident records, and support frontline crews.

Responsibilities include documentation, radio communications, resource dispatch, and mutual-aid coordination, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to plans. The role may involve varied shifts to cover all hours of operation.