Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Incident Coordination

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with training opportunities and certification options mentioned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Warsaw, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role demands organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established plans. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with training opportunities and certification options mentioned.