Mission-Critical Fire Dispatch Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Deal Island (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Deal Island, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Positions may require shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with specialized training or certification as needed by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or related coursework (where required)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Deal Island, MD is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Positions may require shift work including overnights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma is typically required, with specialized training or certification as needed by the agency.