Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Lead

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Port Saint Joe (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Saint Joe, FL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch experience may be required.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Port Saint Joe, FL is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established response plans under direction from authorized personnel.