Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

Unknown agency in Lewisburg, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay incident details, and dispatch resources. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication across shifts, including overnight and on weekends.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Office software

Job description

Unknown agency in Lewisburg, OH is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, relay incident details, and dispatch resources. The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication across shifts, including overnight and on weekends.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, accurate data entry, and radio procedures. Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for certain assignments.