Fire Communications Dispatcher 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Quaker City (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Quaker City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and maintain clear radio communications. This position involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and following approved response plans.

Role requires strong information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required or preferred.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and on-the-job training.

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

Information management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Quaker City, OH is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to emergencies and maintain clear radio communications. This position involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and following approved response plans.

Role requires strong information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required depending on assignment.