Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

retirement programs

paid leave

professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Kettlersville, OH. The role involves receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources for fire incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Evening/overnight coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Attention to detail

Communication

Radio protocols

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Kettlersville, OH. The role involves receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resources for fire incidents.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; some positions may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Evening/overnight coverage may be required.