Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Response Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Titusville, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status through radio channels.

Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalency credential.
• Strong data entry accuracy and computer literacy.
• Ability to maintain calm and communicate clearly under pressure.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Titusville, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and monitoring status through radio channels.

Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.