Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Critical Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Pioneer, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.

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.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Pioneer, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.