Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Oxford, OH. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident information, staying current on plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Oxford, OH duty location and on-site scheduling may apply depending on the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain roles.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications during major incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Oxford, OH. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role involves handling incident information, staying current on plans, and following directions from authorized personnel. Oxford, OH duty location and on-site scheduling may apply depending on the agency.