Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops, Overtime & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Fort White (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fort White, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is required; dispatch training or EMS coursework may be needed. The role offers challenging schedules with overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some agencies require fire dispatch training or EMS coursework.
• Strong data entry and computer skills are essential.

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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fort White, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is required; dispatch training or EMS coursework may be needed. The role offers challenging schedules with overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.