Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Middle Point (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and strong data entry skills, with familiarity in maps and dispatch software. Shift coverage may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Clear radio communication and data entry accuracy.
• Familiarity with maps and dispatch software helpful.

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

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role involves receiving incident information, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and strong data entry skills, with familiarity in maps and dispatch software. Shift coverage may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.