Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a North Fort Myers location. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, and monitoring radio channels. A high school diploma is commonly required, with preference for dispatch training or related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computer systems and radio communication preferred.
• Applicants should be detail oriented and able to handle multiple information streams.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks from multiple sources.
• Dispatch units using approved response plans and radio protocols.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status to coordinate responses.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates for post-incident review.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when required.
• Ensure accuracy of incident data and maintain logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from a North Fort Myers location. You will manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, and monitoring radio channels. A high school diploma is commonly required, with preference for dispatch training or related coursework.