Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Maynard (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift premiums

Professional development

Employee support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Maynard, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical radio communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting units per established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. Schedules may include overnight and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, radio communication and data entry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Maynard, OH is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical radio communications. The role involves documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting units per established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations and may require fire dispatch or EMS training for certain assignments. Schedules may include overnight and on-call coverage as needed.