Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Millington, MD, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; some vacancies may require fire dispatch training or certification.
• Dispatchers may need emergency medical dispatch training for certain roles.

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

Clear communication

Organized information handling

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communications equipment

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Millington, MD, is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain accurate incident information. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.