Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops & Communications

County Emergency Communications; Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers for Diamond, OH to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication according to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role involves documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations. It may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 readiness for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for most dispatcher roles.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers for Diamond, OH to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication according to established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

The role involves documenting incidents, verifying locations, and coordinating with stations. It may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 readiness for