Fire Dispatcher - Immediate Openings

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mount Plymouth (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Plymouth, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to receive, document, and coordinate reports of fires, rescues, and hazards. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to ensure timely responses.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible firefighting or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. You will work indoors at communications workstations, handling sensitive information and radio traffic around the

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved 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.

Jobbeschreibung

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Plymouth

Position Details

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Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency’s eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee-support services, and professional development. Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.