Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wellborn (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wellborn, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate and manage fire service communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure safe and effective operations.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fire dispatch training preferred.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wellborn, FL is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate and manage fire service communications. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews to ensure safe and effective operations.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans. Training in fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments,