Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Seaman (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Blue Creek, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. This role requires verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources during fires and other emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, dispatch-related certifications or EMS dispatch training where required, and strong data entry and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required by some agencies.
• Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio communications is preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification and/or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Strong data entry accuracy and ability to document reports are essential.

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

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch Training

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Blue Creek, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. This role requires verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources during fires and other emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, dispatch-related certifications or EMS dispatch training where required, and strong data entry and multitasking skills.