Fire Communications Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Deerfield Township (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

911 Emergency Communications in Deerfield, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans. You may work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications 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

Communication skills

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Deerfield, OH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident plans. You may work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to cover major incidents.