24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wellington (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Wellington, Ohio. The role coordinates responses to fires and emergencies, maintains incident details, and communicates with responding crews.

Applicants should be capable of handling maps, data entry, and radio communication in a fast-paced environment. The position involves working at a fire communications center, with variable shifts, overnight, weekends, and overtime as needed to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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 GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatchers for Wellington, Ohio. The role coordinates responses to fires and emergencies, maintains incident details, and communicates with responding crews.

Applicants should be capable of handling maps, data entry, and radio communication in a fast-paced environment. The position involves working at a fire communications center, with variable shifts, overnight, weekends, and overtime as needed to cover major incidents.