Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Communications

911 Emergency Communications; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies in Deland, FL. The role requires organizing incident information, maintaining radios, and following established procedures as incidents unfold.

Dispatchers must be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments and shifts, including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training (preferred)

Clear communication

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies in Deland, FL. The role requires organizing incident information, maintaining radios, and following established procedures as incidents unfold.

Dispatchers must be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments and shifts, including overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime.