24/7 Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ohio seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring channels, and recording updates while following established procedures. A high school diploma and basic computer/radio skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; fire dispatch training may be required.
• Experience with radio communication or emergency dispatch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ohio seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching units, monitoring channels, and recording updates while following established procedures. A high school diploma and basic computer/radio skills are required.