Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntsburg, OH, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations using approved assignments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch and EMS training preferred. Some positions offer entry-level instruction; hours include overnight shifts and on-call coverage when major

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some positions offer on‑the‑job training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain roles.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Organized information handling

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

GPS/maps software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Huntsburg, OH, is seeking dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations using approved assignments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch and EMS training preferred. Some positions offer entry-level instruction; hours include overnight shifts and on-call coverage when major