Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Jefferson Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Jefferson, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to support responders.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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 communications

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Jefferson, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels to support responders.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.