Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Rescue Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tallevast (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tallevast, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should meet education and training requirements, including potential dispatch certifications and EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required depending on agency.
• Emergency medical dispatch training preferred or required for certain assignments.
• Familiarity with incident-management procedures.

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 radio communication

Data entry

Maps and navigation

Computer systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Tallevast, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should meet education and training requirements, including potential dispatch certifications and EMS dispatch training.