Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Starke, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch training may be required, and schedules can include shift work and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency communications training may be required for certain assignments.

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

County Emergency Communications in Starke, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch training may be required, and schedules can include shift work and overtime.