Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination in Easton

911 Emergency Communications; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Other benefits

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Easton, MD seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status to ensure timely responses.

Fire dispatch roles may require overnight or weekend shifts and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma and dispatch training; prior experience is a plus and ongoing certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training preferred.
• Certification in fire/EMS dispatch may be required for some roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Information management

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Easton, MD seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor status to ensure timely responses.

Fire dispatch roles may require overnight or weekend shifts and adherence to established procedures. Applicants should have a high school diploma and dispatch training; prior experience is a plus and ongoing certification is encouraged.