Fire Communications Dispatcher – Fast-Paced Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Otway (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Otway, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor multiple radio channels, and track unit status across shifts, with overtime and overnight assignments possible.

A high school diploma and dispatch training may be required; familiarity with computer systems and maps is

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Otway, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, relay incident details, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor multiple radio channels, and track unit status across shifts, with overtime and overnight assignments possible.

A high school diploma and dispatch training may be required; familiarity with computer systems and maps is