Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Myersville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Myersville, MD, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status via radio and computer systems.

The role requires strong data entry, calm communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates typically have a high school diploma; dispatch training or certification may be required by some agencies, and flexible shifts are common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required.

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

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio/phone systems

CAD/dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Myersville, MD, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status via radio and computer systems.

The role requires strong data entry, calm communication, and adherence to established response plans. Candidates typically have a high school diploma; dispatch training or certification may be required by some agencies, and flexible shifts are common.