Fire Communications Dispatcher: Critical Incident Support

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Caldwell to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews in a high-pressure environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry while using computer systems and fire communications tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Relevant dispatcher coursework or fire communications training is a plus.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry accuracy, and radio operations is important.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Caldwell to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews in a high-pressure environment.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and accurate data entry while using computer systems and fire communications tools.