Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Chattahoochee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Chattahoochee, FL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires strong data entry skills, teamwork, and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources during incidents. A high school diploma or GED is required, with dispatch or EMD training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch certification may be required for certain postings.
• Experience with fire communications or EMS dispatch is preferred.
• Candidate should be comfortable with computer systems, mapping software, and radio protocols.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

EMD training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Chattahoochee, FL, is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and maintain clear radio communications. The role requires strong data entry skills, teamwork, and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, alerting units, monitoring channels, and coordinating resources during incidents. A high school diploma or GED is required, with dispatch or EMD training preferred.