Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

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

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Coleman, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for some assignments.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Coleman, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.