Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Piney Point (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Piney Point, MD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers work with established plans, may require night shifts and overtime, and must ensure current incident details. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Piney Point, MD seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers work with established plans, may require night shifts and overtime, and must ensure current incident details. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments.