Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Response

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Van Buren, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for around-the-clock staffing, with shifts potentially including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required and some positions may require

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Record dispatch times and updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Van Buren, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be prepared for around-the-clock staffing, with shifts potentially including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required and some positions may require