Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Lead

County Emergency Communications; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bishopville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire response, monitor radio traffic, and relay critical incident information. The role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and proficiency with dispatch software and maps.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry and computer systems; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• Experience handling incident information accurately.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times, movements, and updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bishopville, MD is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire response, monitor radio traffic, and relay critical incident information. The role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and proficiency with dispatch software and maps.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry and computer systems; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training.