Fire Dispatch & Incident Coordination Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; New Bavaria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in New Bavaria, OH, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses from a fixed dispatch center. Duty locations include fire incident sites in New Bavaria, OH, with a focus on rapid information handling and radio communications to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training for specific postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required, with some employers offering entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in New Bavaria, OH, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses from a fixed dispatch center. Duty locations include fire incident sites in New Bavaria, OH, with a focus on rapid information handling and radio communications to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, and may need fire dispatch or EMT training for specific postings.