Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

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

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Panama City Beach seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. You will alert resources, verify locations, and monitor unit status during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry, and knowledge of maps and radio procedures. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Panama City Beach seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain radio communications. You will alert resources, verify locations, and monitor unit status during incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry, and knowledge of maps and radio procedures. Fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for specific assignments.