Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts, Training & Benefits

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher in Balm, FL, responsible for coordinating fire and rescue responses, maintaining incident records, and notifying response teams via radio channels. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to procedures, and continuous monitoring of incidents.

The dispatcher will verify locations, manage resources, and coordinate with mutual aid as needed, often working shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; dispatch training preferred.
• Experience with fire dispatch protocols and incident management.
• Certification in fire dispatch or EMT/EMD training may be required for some 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 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Maps/GIS

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency Medical Dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Telecommunications systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher in Balm, FL, responsible for coordinating fire and rescue responses, maintaining incident records, and notifying response teams via radio channels. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to procedures, and continuous monitoring of incidents.

The dispatcher will verify locations, manage resources, and coordinate with mutual aid as needed, often working shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays in a