Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Meade, FL seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities spanning from receiving reports to coordinating mutual aid during major incidents.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some positions needing fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; training provided by employer.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved plans.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio comms

Data entry accuracy

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio console systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Meade, FL seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication, with responsibilities spanning from receiving reports to coordinating mutual aid during major incidents.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some positions needing fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.