Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Galion, Ohio invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established plans and directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings may require fire dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Galion, Ohio invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate fire responses, receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to established plans and directions from authorized personnel. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some postings may require fire dispatch