24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; New Washington (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in New Washington, OH, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established plans and directives.

The role requires excellent organizational skills, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in New Washington, OH, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established plans and directives.

The role requires excellent organizational skills, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments,