Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Galloway (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement programs

Paid leave and professional develop.

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support city and county fire units from a Galloway, OH location. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate responses via radio and data systems.

Applicants should be proficient with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some postings require dispatch/certification or EMS/incident-management coursework; a willingness to work varied shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communications.

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to support city and county fire units from a Galloway, OH location. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate responses via radio and data systems.

Applicants should be proficient with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications. Some postings require dispatch/certification or EMS/incident-management coursework; a willingness to work varied shifts is essential.