24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services

Jamestown (OH)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jamestown, OH is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain radio communications. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status across shifts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or related training. Overtime and varied schedules are common.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED commonly required.
Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computers and data entry, and may require fire dispatch or related training. Overtime and varied schedules are common.

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