Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Bolivar (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bolivar, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatching may require working various shifts, including nights and weekends.

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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bolivar, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Fire dispatching may require working various shifts, including nights and weekends.