Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Key Biscayne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in North Miami is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience may be preferred in fire communications or related training.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in North Miami is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.