Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bellbrook (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bellbrook, OH, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, and alert responders using approved assignments.

The role involves working with computer systems, maps, and radio channels, with certification or training as required for certain assignments. All schedules may include overnight and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems literacy

Maps literacy

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio communication systems

Emergency dispatch software / CAD

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bellbrook, OH, is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. You will document reports, verify locations, and alert responders using approved assignments.

The role involves working with computer systems, maps, and radio channels, with certification or training as required for certain assignments. All schedules may include overnight and weekend shifts as needed.