Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Carrabelle (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Carrabelle, FL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with crews on scene.

This role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be ready for shift work, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry training.
• Ability to handle accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments
• Monitor radio channels and incident status
• Record dispatch times and unit movements
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Carrabelle, FL is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous situations. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communication with crews on scene.

This role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be ready for shift work, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as incidents demand.