Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brewster (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting units using approved response plans. The role requires precise data entry, calm radio communication, and adherence to established procedures.

Dispatchers may work shifts including nights and weekends to ensure 24/7 coverage. Experience in fire communications is valued, and training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers may seek experience in fire communications or dispatch training.
• Strong communication and data-entry accuracy 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 assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process resource requests and coordinate mutual aid when needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for after-action reviews.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatcher staff to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. Duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, and alerting units using approved response plans. The role requires precise data entry, calm radio communication, and adherence to established procedures.

Dispatchers may work shifts including nights and weekends to ensure 24/7 coverage. Experience in fire communications is valued, and training is provided where needed.