Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in the Tampa area seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information to fire units. You will monitor radio channels, document incidents, and ensure accurate data entry while following established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in the Tampa area seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information to fire units. You will monitor radio channels, document incidents, and ensure accurate data entry while following established protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.