Fire Communications Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Chandlersville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with potential certification requirements for specialized assignments. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.

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

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with potential certification requirements for specialized assignments. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.