24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Mendon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mendon, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazmat, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established procedures.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio transmission, precise data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction or seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mendon, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazmat, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews, following established procedures.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio transmission, precise data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.