Fire Communications Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tipp City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate incident responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication to support responding crews.

The role favors candidates with a high school diploma and any fire dispatch or EMS training, data-entry accuracy, and comfort with computer systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related certifications may be required.
• EMD training or incident-management coursework may be required for some duties.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources via established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tipp City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate incident responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication to support responding crews.

The role favors candidates with a high school diploma and any fire dispatch or EMS training, data-entry accuracy, and comfort with computer systems.