Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Incident Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Minster, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including alerting stations and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radios; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT training may be required for some postings.

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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Minster, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties including alerting stations and monitoring incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radios; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMT training.