Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Operations

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Marengo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marengo, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain communications during emergencies. The role involves handling incident details, alerting resources, and staying aligned with established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments, with schedules potentially including overnight and weekend shifts.

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.

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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Marengo, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain communications during emergencies. The role involves handling incident details, alerting resources, and staying aligned with established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific assignments, with schedules potentially including overnight and weekend shifts.