Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Alarm Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; East Palestine (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Palestine, OH. As a Fire Dispatcher you will coordinate responses, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain incident communications to support firefighters in critical situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computers and data entry, and comfortable with maps and radio communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry is expected.
• Familiarity with maps and radio communication is preferred.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Palestine, OH. As a Fire Dispatcher you will coordinate responses, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain incident communications to support firefighters in critical situations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with computers and data entry, and comfortable with maps and radio communications.