Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services operates in Dade City and seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role focuses on documenting incidents, verifying locations, and issuing dispatch orders while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments, with varied scheduling including night shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio dispatch system

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services operates in Dade City and seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role focuses on documenting incidents, verifying locations, and issuing dispatch orders while maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments, with varied scheduling including night shifts and overtime.