Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Venice (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Venice, FL. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate responses using approved procedures.

The role requires calm, precise data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required.

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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Venice, FL. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate responses using approved procedures.

The role requires calm, precise data entry, strong radio communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training or certification may be required.