Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Expert

County Emergency Communications; Whaleyville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Whaleyville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates fire service responses, documents incidents, maintains radio communications, and ensures accurate data entry for evolving emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for specific assignments. Work may involve overnight shifts and on-call duty as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; various employers offer entry training.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some postings.
• Comfortable with computer systems, 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

Organization

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Whaleyville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. This role coordinates fire service responses, documents incidents, maintains radio communications, and ensures accurate data entry for evolving emergencies.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps; fire dispatch or EMS coursework may be required for specific assignments. Work may involve overnight shifts and on-call duty as needed.