24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Dunbridge (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Dunbridge, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear, accurate incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor status to keep crews informed during emergencies.

The role requires strong communication and data-entry skills, with shifts that may include overnight or weekend coverage to support critical incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dispatch or emergency communications experience preferred.
• Strong communication and data-entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units 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 updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Keyboard proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio consoles

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Dunbridge, OH seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and maintain clear, accurate incident records. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and monitor status to keep crews informed during emergencies.

The role requires strong communication and data-entry skills, with shifts that may include overnight or weekend coverage to support critical incidents.