24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Grandview Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grandview offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, precise radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training or EMS

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Grandview offers Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized data handling, precise radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training or EMS