Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Spencerville (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

Overtime eligibility

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Spencerville, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role requires handling incident details, maintaining radio communication, and following established procedures with responders throughout shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMT certifications. Proficiency with computer systems, maps, and radio operations is essential for success in

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Spencerville, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. The role requires handling incident details, maintaining radio communication, and following established procedures with responders throughout shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMT certifications. Proficiency with computer systems, maps, and radio operations is essential for success in