Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Public Safety Communications

County Emergency Communications; Gaithersburg (MD); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Laytonsville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and timely updates to responders.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting resources, monitoring channels, and recording dispatch data. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire/disaster-specific certifications or EMS dispatch

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Clear communication

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Maps & navigation

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CAD systems

Radio equipment

Maps/GIS basics

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Laytonsville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role requires precise information handling, radio discipline, and timely updates to responders.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting resources, monitoring channels, and recording dispatch data. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire/disaster-specific certifications or EMS dispatch