Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Matlacha, FL. The role involves receiving and documenting emergency reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents with continuous radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred. Computer systems, data entry accuracy, and maps are used daily in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire/EM dispatch training may be required for some roles.
• Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; relay information as needed.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates; coordinate resources.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Map reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training (optional)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Matlacha, FL. The role involves receiving and documenting emergency reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources across incidents with continuous radio communication.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training preferred. Computer systems, data entry accuracy, and maps are used daily in this position.