Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Woodside East (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Woodside, Delaware seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with required training and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for certain assignments.
• Must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Radio operation

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Woodside, Delaware seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, strict adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, with required training and background checks.