Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chesapeake Beach, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-condition responses. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, map literacy, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chesapeake Beach, MD seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire, rescue, and hazardous-condition responses. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, map literacy, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.