Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response (Fremont)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Fremont, OH. You will receive incident reports, document details, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, monitor radio channels, and coordinate resources during emergencies.

The role requires strong data entry accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, and on-call coverage depending on agency needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Maps (dispatch aids)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Fremont, OH. You will receive incident reports, document details, alert stations, dispatch apparatus, monitor radio channels, and coordinate resources during emergencies.

The role requires strong data entry accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Some shifts may include overnight, weekends, and on-call coverage depending on agency needs.