Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fremont, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, monitor radio channels, and relay critical information to responding crews. Duties include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources across shifts.

Applicants should be prepared for varied hours, overtime, and essential dispatch training; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required and specialized certifications may be required for certain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some 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

Tools

Computer systems

Maps and radio communication

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Fremont, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, monitor radio channels, and relay critical information to responding crews. Duties include documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating resources across shifts.

Applicants should be prepared for varied hours, overtime, and essential dispatch training; a high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required and specialized certifications may be required for certain