Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Coordinate Rescues & Alerts

County Emergency Communications; Portland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Portland, Ohio. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate units using established assignments.

Ideal candidates will handle radio communication, data entry, and maps with accuracy, while following response plans and directives from authorized personnel. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Emergency protocols

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Portland, Ohio. Dispatchers receive incident details, verify locations, and alert appropriate units using established assignments.

Ideal candidates will handle radio communication, data entry, and maps with accuracy, while following response plans and directives from authorized personnel. Training and certification requirements vary by assignment.