Fire Communications Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Manchester (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manchester, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and precise data entry within established response plans.

Dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage. Experience with fire dispatch training or EMS protocols may be required for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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 communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Manchester, OH seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical radio communication with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling and precise data entry within established response plans.

Dispatchers may work various shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 coverage. Experience with fire dispatch training or EMS protocols may be required for specific postings.