Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Alerts

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Clarksburg (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clarksburg, OH, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and manage incident information.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual aid. Roles may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to ensure continuous coverage. A high level of organization, clear radio communication, and ability to follow protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some roles require fire dispatch training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Clarksburg, OH, is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and manage incident information.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating mutual aid. Roles may require overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to ensure continuous coverage. A high level of organization, clear radio communication, and ability to follow protocols are essential.